Apparatus and method for analyzing samples
US9400286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/114998
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sample analyzer comprises a reaction tray, a sample/reagent tray, and a probe. The reaction tray performs a first number of stops and rotations during an operating cycle, wherein the first number is configured to cause each of the reaction vessels to stop once at a position for the test before any of the number of the reaction vessels stops at the position for a second time. The sample/reagent tray rotates one of a sample container and reagent containers to a sample/reagent retrieving position during an operating cycle. The probe dispenses test sample(s), first reagent, and second reagent during different periods in different stop periods during an operating cycle. A method for analyzing samples is also disclosed.
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