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Chemical analysis apparatus and chemical analysis cartridge

US7727472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2005
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A chemical analysis apparatus comprises a motor, a holding disk that can be rotated by the motor, a plurality of examination cartridges arranged on the holding disk, a perforator that perforates the examination cartridges, a heating device, and a detection device. The examination cartridge comprises a substrate including a vessel and a flow channel, which are defined by recesses, and a cover that covers the vessel and the flow channel. A centrifugal force generated by rotation of the holding disk is made use of to move a solution from a vessel on an inner peripheral side relative to an axis of rotation to a vessel on an outer peripheral side relative to the axis of rotation through the flow channel.

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