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Analyzer featuring a circular track of cartridges centered on an incubator and method of use

US5089418A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1990
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/114165
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed an apparatus useful in an analyzer, comprising a first mechanism for moving a stack of elements around at least one generally circular, horizontal track, a second mechanism for temporarily holding a stack on the track, and a third mechanism for altering the second mechanism between two states, one which holds the stack on the track and the other which releases the stack from the track.

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