Float and liquid container using the float, method for preventing malfunction of probe in automatic analyzer, and examination method using automatic analyzer
US7726180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00287
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a liquid container used in an automatic analyzer, a float that makes it possible to prevent liquid from making contact with a liquid collection opening of the liquid container to form a film thereon is provided. A float is floated on the liquid surface of a reagent placed in a reagent container for use with an automatic analyzer. The float is equipped with a float body and a required number of buoyancy adjusters. The float body is equipped with a liquid surface cover that covers substantially the entire liquid surface, and a side wall portion positioned so as to project beneath the liquid surface from the liquid surface cover. The side wall portion constitutes a device for the purpose of suppressing swaying motions of the liquid surface cover by making contact with or engaging an inner wall of the reagent container when the reagent sways.
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