Identification system for a clinical sample container
US7988933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/021
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clinical analyzer with a vision system proximate a sample tube rack, the rack having a number of different insert adapters, the adapters having markings to identify the insert, thereby identifying the type of tube. The adapters are of heights selected to position tubes of various heights at a common aspiration level. A 2-D imaging device is employed to read the markings and for analyzing various distinguishing characteristics of the sample tubes.
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