Multi-compartment reagent container having means to inhibit re-use thereof
US7661551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for automatically determining whether a reagent container is new and unused or whether the reagent container has been previously used whenever reagent containers are initially placed onto an analyzer. Unused containers have a flag or lock-out member that can be dislodged or relocated by a moveable sensor probe when containers are placed onto the analyzer.
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