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Automatic sample container handling centrifuge and a rotor for use therein

US5551941A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateSep 3, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/111666
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A centrifuge instrument and a rotor therefor which is loaded with sample containers automatically by gravity through an opening in a cover located over a core and, subsequent to centrifugation, is unloaded automatically, again assisted by gravity, through an opening in a floor disposed beneath the core. A sample container loading arrangement is provided to hold a plurality of sample containers and to individually present sample containers to the rotor.

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