Optical cup
US9581541B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0449
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system for conducting the identification and quantification of micro-organisms, e.g., bacteria in biological samples. More particularly, the invention relates to a system comprising a disposable cartridge and an optical cup or cuvette having a tapered surface; wherein the walls are angled to allow for better coating and better striations of the light, an optics system including an optical reader and a thermal controller; an optical analyzer; a cooling system; and an improved spectrometer. The system may utilize the disposable cartridge in the sample processor and the optical cup or cuvette in the optical analyzer.
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