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Biological assay cassette and method for making same

US5171533A · kind A · utility

45Cited by
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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 1989
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25375
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A modular reaction cassette has a fluid metering mechanism and valves for releasing fluid which are actuated by various centripetal acellerations generated in an automated patient analysis instrument having a variable speed rotor. Various geometries and sealant materials are used to select the rotational speed at which the sealant material yields to operate the metering device and release valves.

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