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Chain incubator/conveyor and method of use

US5672512A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 1996
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

A chain incubator or conveyor, and method of use in an analyzer, wherein an endless chain is formed of repeating members and each comprising a link, element support, a cover, and means for biasing the cover onto the support with an article such as a test element between them. The members are linked together by a pair of pivot pins, and the chain is engaged by a drive sprocket and an idler sprocket.

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