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20080223116 | Drug Release Cell and a Method for Testing the Drug Release of a Suspension in a Liquid Utilizing the Same - A drug release cell useful in testing the drug release of a product in a liquid includes a first chamber and a second chamber with a membrane positioned in between such that the first chamber is located above the membrane and the second chamber is located below the membrane. The membrane has pores sized to permit a liquid and a released product, such as an insulin suspension, disposed in the second chamber to pass therethrough. When the drug release cell is filled with liquid and product is present in the second chamber the liquid is mixed with a mixing device to circulate the liquid and disperse released media throughout the liquid. Samples are taken at predetermined times from the first chamber through a sampling port to determine the concentration of the product in the liquid. The concentration data may then be utilized to create a drug release profile. Different formulations of a product may be tested in the drug release cell and the concentration data may be utilized to create distinguishable drug release profiles for each formulation. | 09-18-2008 |
20080236258 | Methods and Apparatus For Sampling and Diluting Concentrated Emulsions - Methods and apparatus are described for sampling and diluting concentrated emulsions, which may be oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, or other concentrated emulsions. One method embodiment of the invention comprises obtaining a sample of a concentrated emulsion comprising a dispersed phase and a continuous phase fluid; measuring droplet concentration of the dispersed phase in the sample; and for droplet concentration of the sample greater than about 1000 ppm, diluting the sample with substantially pure continuous phase fluid, forming a first diluted emulsion. Methods of the invention include those wherein the obtaining of a sample comprises opening a fluid connection to a flowing stream comprising the concentrated emulsion, wherein the obtaining and diluting steps occur in real time. This abstract complies with rules requiring an abstract. It should not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 10-02-2008 |
20080250849 | Modular Device for Analysing a Biological Fluid, Such as Blood - The invention relates to a modular device for implementation in a biological fluid analysis system. It comprises functional modules, each comprising a support for supporting hydraulic components, the support including at least two plates having etched therein circuits that enable channels to be defined when the two plates are assembled side by side. According to the invention, said functional modules comprise at least a preparation first functional module for preparing a fluid for analysis and supporting at least one dilution vessel, and an injection second functional module for injecting the fluid prepared in said dilution vessel towards an analysis unit, said first and second modules being connected to one another. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257020 | System and Method for Repositioning a Diagnostic Test Strip After Inoculation - A system for analyzing the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample comprises a test strip and a meter. The test strip is capable of being inoculated by the fluid sample. The test strip includes a test element, which contains at least one reagent adapted to cause a reaction when brought into contact with the analyte. The meter includes a read-head, a repositioning device, and a display. The read-head is capable of producing a signal indicative of the reaction between the analyte and the at least one reagent. The display being capable of displaying the analyte concentration. The repositioning device is adapted to move the test strip from a loading position to a testing position. The testing position positions the test element proximate to the read-head. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257021 | Method of Making Dried Particles - A method is provided that prepares resuspendable particles of a compound. The particles are prepared by drying a liquid that comprises the compound. The particles are dried in such a way that they do not aggregate on redispersion. The particles that are thus obtained are especially suitable for use in bio sensors, as contrast agent or as part of a pharmaceutical composition. | 10-23-2008 |
20090031790 | Sample Collection Cup with Integrated Activatable Sample Analysis System - Medical and environmental diagnostic devices are described and claimed. Preferred embodiments feature cup ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090056426 | Apparatus, System and Method for Remediation of Contamination - An apparatus, system and method for removing and treating contaminated materials on a bottom of a body of water and introducing growth packets to revitalize the treated bottom of the body of water. The structure may comprise a vessel with an open face. The vessel may be lowered down to the bottom of the body of water with the face facing down. As a result, the vessel and the bottom form an isolated space. The structure may comprise at least one agitating device(s) for stirring up the materials inside the vessel so as to form a mixture containing the sediment materials which in turn contain the contaminants. Multiple at least one pipe(s) may be coupled to the vessel for transporting the mixture out of the vessel for processing (filtering, treating with chemicals, etc.) so as to neutralize or eliminate the contaminants in the mixture. Then, the treated mixture can be returned to the inside of the vessel via the at least one pipe(s). | 03-05-2009 |
20090064768 | Devices for Determining the Release Profile of Macromolecules and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention is directed to devices useful for determining the release profile of a macromolecule from a pharmaceutical composition comprising the macromolecule and methods of using the device. Transport of a macromolecule across a semi-permeable barrier is measured as a function of time using the device, the results of which can correlate with an in vivo release of the macromolecule from a pharmaceutical composition, a bioavailability of the macromolecule, or the stability or purity of the pharmaceutical composition comprising the macromolecule. | 03-12-2009 |
20090095057 | INTEGRATED MICROFLUIDIC NOZZLE DEVICE FOR CHROMATOGRAPHIC SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY APPLICATIONS - In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a low-cost injection-molded plastic microfluidic device that performs the multiplexing of affinity or chromatographic sample cleanup and enrichment methods and the detection by nanospray mass spectrometry of analytes such as biomarkers in a single package to conserve sample, and processes body fluids with HPLC grade and even next-generation chromatographic resins such as nanoparticles to maximize the sensitivity of the detection. | 04-16-2009 |
20090100915 | Method of Sampling Specimen, Test Method and Dropping Pipette and Specimen Sampler to be Used Therein - A method for taking a sample according to the present invention includes the steps of drawing blood B | 04-23-2009 |
20090126470 | SPECIMEN INSPECTING APPARATUS AND STIRRING APPARATUS - A specimen inspecting apparatus includes a member that forms a flow path; a first solution supplying unit that supplies a first solution containing a specimen to the flow path; a selecting unit that selects a measuring item of the specimen to be inspected; a second solution supplying unit that supplies a second solution corresponding to the measuring item to the flow path; a separating unit that can separate a part of a mixture solution with which the first solution and the second solution in the flow path; an operation control unit that controls the separating unit corresponding to a measuring item selected by the selecting unit, to separate a portion of the mixture solution of which mixture rate is not constant; and a inspecting unit communicated to the flow path at a downstream position of the separating unit, and irradiates light to the mixture solution except the separated mixture solution to inspect the specimen. | 05-21-2009 |
20090158824 | Method for certifying composition and property variables of manufactured petroleum products - The present invention uses the one or more on-line process analyzers that monitor the manufacture of petroleum products, such as gasoline or diesel fuel, to analyze and/or certify that the manufactured product meets regulatory and/or contractual requirements. The analysis is performed by re-introducing a manually or automatically collected sample that is representative of the manufactured product back into the one or more process analyzers. The results obtained for the representative sample from the on-line process analyzers are then used to represent the quality of the manufactured batch of petroleum material to certify that the manufactured batch meets regulatory, specification and/or contractual requirements. | 06-25-2009 |
20090183555 | INTERCONNECT FOR MEMS DEVICE INCLUDING A VISCOELASTIC SEPTUM - Provided is a micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) device for use with an elongate structure. The MEMS device includes a generally planar substrate, a device wall layer formed upon the substrate, a septum cavity formed in the device wall layer, a channel formed in the device wall layer in fluid communication with the septum cavity, and a septum element disposed in the septum cavity. The septum element is formed of a viscoelastic material. The septum element defines a septum entry surface and a septum exit surface with the septum exit surface being exposed to the channel and disposed between the septum entry surface and the channel. The septum element is without any openings formed through the septum element extending between the septum entry and exit surfaces. Methods of manufacturing and interacting with the MEMS device are also provided. | 07-23-2009 |
20090193880 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAMPLES - A system and method for preparing samples for analyte testing. The sample preparation system can include a freestanding receptacle. The method can include providing a liquid composition comprising a source and a diluent, and positioning the liquid composition in a reservoir defined by the freestanding receptacle. The method can further include filtering the liquid composition to form a filtrate comprising an analyte of interest, removing at least a portion of the filtrate from the sample preparation system to form a sample, and analyzing the sample for the analyte of interest. | 08-06-2009 |
20090205412 | Method For Obtaining And Analyzing Solids, Preferably Crystals - The present invention pertains to a method for obtaining and analyzing solids, preferably crystals, which method comprises the following steps: providing a well plate, the well plate comprising a plurality of wells, each of the wells having a depth and an open upper end and each of the wells being provided with a filter having pores, which filter is arranged at a distance below the open upper end, each of the wells having an upper inner wall part above the filter that has a fluid contact surface and each filter having a top filter surface, at least both the fluid contact surface of the well and the top filter surface being of a material that is at least substantially inert for organic and/or aqueous solvents and/or mixtures of organic and aqueous solvents, providing one or more substances and one or more solvents in at least one of the wells of the well plate, applying conditions to dissolve the one or more substances in the one or more solvents; applying conditions for crystallizing at least a part of the substance so that solids are formed in the at least one well, substantially removing the part of the substance that remains in solution, thereby leaving the solids, preferably crystals, that were formed from the substance in the well of the well plate in which they were formed, performing further investigation of the solids, preferably crystals in the well of the well plate where they were formed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090277256 | Real-Time, On-Line Analysis for the Quantification of Total Haloacetic Acid and Trihalomethane Species in Drinking Water Supplies - Capillary membrane sampling-flow injection analyzer (CMS-FIA) analyses of drinking water samples for quantity measurements of total trihalomethane and haloacetic acid contaminants therein are provided. With the necessity to chlorinate drinking water to remove harmful bacteria and other potential toxins, trihalomethane and haloacetic acid byproducts are generated that may harm humans after consumption as well. A reliable manner of measuring such drinking water supplies for such trihalomethane and/or haloacetic acids at locations far from the source and closer to dispensers is highly desirable. The CMS-FIA analysis method of the invention has been found to be nearly as reliable as source measuring methods for the same purpose, but with the versatility to measure for such trihalomethane and haloacetic acid contaminants anywhere along the drinking water supply line. | 11-12-2009 |
20090308141 | METHOD FOR PREPARING TEST SPECIMEN - A test specimen is provided which has one or more chemical substances fixed to prescribed plural independent positions on a substrate, and the quantities of the chemical substances fixed at the respective prescribed positions are the total of integer multiples of existence quantity units defined for the respective chemical substances in the range from 1 amol to 1 nmol (excluding the case in which the total quantity is zero). | 12-17-2009 |
20100000304 | Apparatus For Performing a Reaction In a Droplet and Method of Using the Same - An apparatus for processing a biological and/or chemical sample in a liquid droplet ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100024530 | Lateral Flow Devices - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to diagnostic products, and more particularly to lateral flow devices for detecting, for example, infectious diseases, molecules derived from infectious agents, and toxic substances. In an embodiment, a lateral flow device includes a top portion including a self-sealing test sample port and a self-sealing test reagent port; a bottom portion including a channel sufficiently designed to hold a lateral flow test strip; a test sample well sufficiently designed to accept and filter components of a test sample; a test reagent well sufficiently designed to accept components of a test reagent; and a tilting frame sufficiently designed to press the test reagent well against the lateral flow test strip while simultaneously lifting the test sample well from the lateral flow test strip. | 02-04-2010 |
20100050751 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF LOADING SAMPLE INTO THE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - Provided is a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device includes a sample chamber in which a sample is accommodated. The sample chamber includes: an introduction portion including a loading hole through which the sample is loaded; an accommodation portion including a discharge hole; and a neck portion forming a boundary between the introduction portion and the accommodation portion. The neck portion provides a capillary pressure for controlling flow of the sample between the introduction portion and the accommodation portion. | 03-04-2010 |
20100064781 | MULTI-WELL PLATE WITH TAILORED CHAMBERS - Systems, methods and multi-well plates comprising an array of wells for thermal treatment of chemical or biological samples are disclosed. Each of the wells comprises a bottom opening, an upper opening, inner side walls extending from the bottom opening to the upper opening, a protrusion extending from the inner side walls into the well with a first cross-sectional area and located at a height from the bottom opening which is smaller than the height from the upper opening. A sample chamber with a second cross-sectional area is formed between the bottom opening and the protrusion. An upper chamber with a third cross-sectional area is formed between the protrusion and the upper opening, and in which the first cross-sectional area is smaller than the third cross-sectional area and smaller than or equal to the second cross-sectional area. | 03-18-2010 |
20100077843 | SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING - A substance identification system comprises interrelated components. A fluidics cartridge is configured to permit suspension of a sample of a substance of interest in a liquid medium, and to permit transfer of the suspended sample into a container via syringe/needle action or other suitable actuation means. The container is configured to be fixedly or removably coupled with the fluidics cartridge. An interface cartridge is configured to position the container for analysis by a portable substance identification device. | 04-01-2010 |
20100107744 | SPECIMEN ANALYZING APPARATUS AND SPECIMEN ANALYZING METHOD - A specimen analyzing apparatus comprising: a detector for detecting component information regarding a component in a specimen contained in each of analyzing containers, the analyzing containers comprising first and second analyzing containers; an analyzing part for analyzing the component information detected by the detector; a transporting device for transporting specimen containers each containing a specimen, the specimen containers comprising first and second specimen containers; an operation mode selector for selecting one of a first operation mode and a second operation mode; a first supplying device for supplying the specimen of a first amount; a second supplying device for supplying the specimen of a second amount grater than the first amount; and a supply controller for controlling the first and second supplying devices in accordance with an operation mode selected by the operation mode selector, is disclosed. A specimen analyzing method is also disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100132440 | FLUID MONITORING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A sampling apparatus for sampling a fluid, the apparatus comprising a sensor and a flow regulator open to allow the continuous flow of fluid through the apparatus past the sensor. | 06-03-2010 |
20100212408 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING A PARTICULATE SAMPLE TO THE SCANNING FIELD OF A SENSOR DEVICE - A method for presenting various surfaces of particles within a sample to a sensor device is provided. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for presenting a sample comprising a plurality of sample particles to a scanning field defined by a sensor device, the method including directing the sample into a scanning chamber configured to contain at least a portion of the scanning field of the sensor device, subjecting the sample to different relative velocities, and redirecting the sample into the scanning chamber such that the plurality of sample particles of the sample are reoriented relative to the scanning field defined by the sensor device. In some embodiments, at least one trait of the sample is measured with the sensor device. | 08-26-2010 |
20100281961 | ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A protective cap | 11-11-2010 |
20110011167 | FLUID HANDLING CASSETTE WITH A FLUID CONTROL INTERFACE AND SAMPLE SEPARATOR - A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface. | 01-20-2011 |
20110030458 | CHIP FOR ANALYZING FLUIDS - Disclosed is a fluid analysis chip including a microchannel formed within the chip. The chip includes a sample and a sample outlet communicating with an outside of the chip, and has a structure where the sample inlet and the sample outlet communicate with each other through the closed channel. An expanding part formed in a longitudinal direction of a channel in such a manner that a pair of inner walls corresponding to each other has a larger sectional area at a part or a whole thereof is formed. Therefore, fluids, which pass through the channel adjacent to the expanding part, move while making contact with only another pair of inner walls of the channel, which correspond to each other. | 02-10-2011 |
20110041591 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PARTICLE REMOVAL AND DROPLET PREPARATION FOR QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE BIOANALYSIS - This disclosure provides a method and device for particle removal and droplet preparation for qualitative and quantitative bioanalysis. In one embodiment, the disclosed device includes a lateral flow filter through which the sample is filtered such that the filtrate fluid is collected in the distal end of the filter matrix. The filtered fluid is made to eject from the matrix to form a droplet by pressing/squeezing the distal end of the filter only, with the help of a suitably shaped plunger means. | 02-24-2011 |
20110048115 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING SAMPLE IN LIQUID - A method for analyzing a sample in a liquid is provided, which is suitable for easily and reliably preventing a liquid for analysis from being evaporated. When the sample in the liquid is observed by using a scanning probe microscope (SPM), a sealing liquid ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110056276 | ANTI-FOULING SUBMERSIBLE LIQUID SENSOR AND METHOD - An anti-fouling submersible liquid sensor ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110067489 | SAMPLE HOLDER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A sample holder, such as a microscope slide, is provided in the form of a card-shaped substrate or plate, preferably for use in an analytical reader. The sample holder comprises at least one hole, preferably a plurality of holes, for receiving a sample to be analyzed. The at least one hole extends completely through the substrate and is sized such that the sample is held within the at least one hole by means of the surface tension of the sample against the force of gravity. Optionally the substrate comprises a first upper substrate and a second lower substrate that together embed a porous membrane. As a further option the sample holder comprises a first cover attached to the top side of the first upper substrate and/or a second cover attached to the bottom side of the second lower substrate. Moreover a method for using such a sample holder in an analytical reader is provided, comprising the steps of: filling the at least one hole of the sample holder with a sample and reagent mixture; inserting the sample holder in the analytical reader; and analyzing the sample and reagent mixture in the at least one hole of the sample holder with the analytical reader. | 03-24-2011 |
20110072892 | H-FABP AS A MARKER FOR MYOCARDIAL HIBERNATION - The present invention relates to the use of H-FABP as a marker for myocardial hibernation. Also envisaged by the present invention is the use of H-FABP and a cardiac troponin for differentiating between myocardial necrosis and myocardial hibernation. The present invention also relates to a method for diagnosing myocardial hibernation in a subject based on determining the amount of heart fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) in a sample of the subject and comparing the thus determined amount to a suitable reference amount. The method further, preferably, furthers comprises comparing the amount of a cardiac troponin in the sample, and comparing the, thus, determined amount to a reference for the cardiac troponin. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079077 | Urine and Serum Biomarkers Associated with Diabetic Nephropathy - Use of urine and serum biomarkers in diagnosing diabetic nephropathy, staging diabetic nephropathy, monitoring diabetic nephropathy progress, and assessing efficacy of diabetic nephropathy treatments. These biomarkers include urine precursor alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein, urine alpha-1 antitrypsin, urine alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, urine osteopontin, serum osteopontin, their fragments, and combinations thereof. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083495 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A SPECIMEN - Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen collection assembly that limits or eliminates the need for transferring a specimen sample and/or solution mixed with the specimen sample from one container to another. The specimen collection assembly includes a specimen collection member, a filter and a lid each to be employed with a vile. The filter is attachable to a distal portion of the specimen collection member. The lid is configured to be positioned over the open end of the vile with both the specimen collection member and filter positioned in the vile. With this arrangement, a liquid solution can be introduced into the vile and then agitated to mix with a specimen sample. The fecal loop with the attached filter can then be withdrawn from the vile to leave the remaining filtered and mixed liquid solution in the vile. | 04-14-2011 |
20110088458 | Injection Port for Analysis Appliances, Device for Actuating an Injection Port, and Analysis Appliance with an Injection Port - The invention relates to an injection port for analysis appliances, said injection port ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110094296 | Systems and Methods for Measurement and Analysis of Pipeline Contaminants - A system for measurement and analysis of pipeline contaminants is provided. The system includes a first assembly for engaging a pipeline from which a first fluid flow sample may be isokinetically collected for measurement of aerosol contaminants. The system also includes a second assembly for engaging the pipeline from which a second fluid flow sample may be collected for chromatographic analysis of the aerosol contaminants. The system may further include a third assembly for engaging the pipeline from which a fluid flow sample may be obtained for measurement of solid contaminants. Information on aerosol contaminants and solid contaminants can subsequently be used to select an appropriate extraction technology to control the presence of aerosol and solid contaminants within the pipeline. Information from the chromatographic analysis, on the other hand, may be used to identify the origin of the aerosol contaminants, so that corrective measures can be implemented to minimize the presence of aerosol contaminants within the pipeline. A method for measurement and analysis of pipeline contaminants is also provided. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100101 | PERFORMANCE - Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100102 | QUICK CONVERSION GUIDE - Embodiments of the invention include a quick conversion guide including a housing having a plurality of openings disposed through the housing; and an insert having a first measurement range, a second measurement range, and an indication range provided on a surface of the insert. The insert may be disposed in the housing such that a first measurement from the first range, a second measurement from the second range, and an indicator from the indication range are simultaneously viewable through the plurality of openings. Embodiments of the invention include a method of calculating a blood sugar level using a conversion guide including locating a hemoglobin A1c value on an insert disposed in a housing of the conversion guide; displaying the hemoglobin A1c value in a first window of the housing; and displaying a blood sugar value in a second window of the housing simultaneously with the hemoglobin A1c value. The blood sugar value may be a calculated value based on the hemoglobin A1c value. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100103 | DEVICE FOR DILUTING OF A SAMPLE - The disclosure relates to a device for diluting a sample, comprising an end-piece for dispensing a liquid diluent, means, having an upright extending upwards from the base, for supporting and moving the end-piece relative to the container support between a first position in which the outlet of the end-piece lies above the opening of the container, to allow the diluent to be fed into the container, and a second position in which the outlet is further away from the container. According to the disclosure, the second position of the outlet is to the side of the first, the upright is fixed to the base, and the upright has a cover at the upper end thereof for supporting the end-piece, the cover being rotatable on the upright between the positions, a rotary drive motor for rotating the cover between the positions being housed on the inside of the cover and/or of the upright. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100104 | SAMPLING DEVICE AND SAMPLING METHOD - The present invention relates to a device ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110107823 | SEALING FERRULE ASSEMBLY EXERTING GRIP ON CAPILLARY - A fitting for coupling a tubing to another component of a fluidic device, the fitting comprising a male piece having a front ferrule and a back ferrule both being slidable on the tubing, the male piece further having a first joint element configured slidably on the tubing, and a female piece having a recess configured for accommodating the front ferrule and the tubing and having a second joint element configured to be joinable to the first joint element, wherein the back ferrule is configured in such a manner that, upon joining the first joint element to the second joint element, the back ferrule exerts a pressing force on the front ferrule to provide a sealing between the front ferrule and the female piece, and the back ferrule exerts a grip force between the male piece and the tubing. | 05-12-2011 |
20110107824 | Detection Device for Fluid Sample - This invention provides a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample, comprising a cup body ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110113868 | PROCESS OF MONITORING THE CONTAMINATION OF BARRELS - This invention consists of a process for detecting contamination in a batch comprising at least one wooden container ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110162441 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANALYTE CONTENT IN A FLUID - An apparatus and method to determine analytes in a fluid. One aspect of the present invention is for the determination of the oil content of water using UV, near-IR, IR or Raman spectroscopy or radiometry. In certain embodiments, a solid membrane material absorbs analytes from fluid brought into contact with it. The membrane is subsequently placed in a FTIR spectrometer, which spectrometer is enabled to determine the concentration of analytes in fluid by calibration. Certain embodiments can determine the type of hydrocarbon present, and thus can differentiate Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) from Total Oil and Grease (TOG), without any separate sample preparation. | 07-07-2011 |
20110192218 | LIQUID SAMPLE QUANTITY DETERMINER - A slide type liquid sample quantity determiner is provided that may enable the whole of a quantity determining flow path to be surely filled with a liquid sample, and also a quantity determination time to be shortened. An upstream side capillary flow path, a quantity determining capillary flow path, and a downstream side capillary flow path are reduced in diameter in this order. When a slide body is at a liquid sample quantity determination position X, an upstream side opening of the quantity determining capillary flow path is contained in a downstream side opening of the upstream side capillary flow path, and an upstream side opening of the downstream side capillary flow path is contained in a downstream side opening of the quantity determining capillary flow path. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192219 | LIQUID SAMPLE ANALYZER - The present invention removes an air bubble attaching to a detection part arranged in a concave portion on a wall surface in a flow path or an air bubble generated in the vicinity without requiring an external driving force, in a simple configuration. Specifically, the present invention includes: a liquid sample flow path for circulating a liquid sample; a detection part contained and arranged in a stepwise concave portion formed on an inner wall surface of the liquid sample flow path; and a projection part provided at a position facing to the stepwise concave portion on an inner wall surface of the liquid sample flow path, for generating a turbulent flow on a front side of an opening of the stepwise concave portion. | 08-11-2011 |
20110226045 | LIQUID ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Method and apparatus for analysing a fractionated liquid sample received in a vessel having a reference feature, the method comprising capturing an image of the reference feature and an image of a first boundary of a first fraction within the sample, and analysing the captured images to determine the separation of the first boundary from the reference feature. The determined separation can then be used to calculate, for example, the volume of the first fraction associated with the first boundary. Methods and apparatus for aspirating desired volumes from analysed samples are also described. | 09-22-2011 |
20110259090 | THERMAL BUBBLE POINT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus for nucleating bubbles in an oil-gas mixture, including introducing a sample comprising an oil-gas mixture into a chamber; and heating the sample with a heater until at least one bubble is thermally nucleated in the chamber. The bubble point (BP) pressure of the sample can be determined by detecting pressure at two points in a system, which includes the chamber and the heater, and by determining the behavior of the nucleated bubble as the pressure on the bubble is varied. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259091 | CUVETTE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A CUVETTE - A cuvette ( | 10-27-2011 |
20110296903 | INTEGRATED ANALYSIS DEVICES AND RELATED FABRICATION METHODS AND ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES - Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided. | 12-08-2011 |
20120060592 | AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS OF FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS - The present invention relates to a solids dosing device for finely divided solids, comprising sampling means for withdrawing a sample from a sampling jar and dosing means for inserting a prescribed amount of finely divided solid material into a testing jar, a dosing accuracy of at least 0.1 g being achieved with the solids dosing device and characteristics of the dosed amount substantially corresponding to those of the sample in the sampling jar. The invention also relates to an automated analyzer for determining properties of finely divided solids, comprising a depot for sampling jars and testing jars, analysis devices for the analysis of samples, manipulators for the movement and positioning of sampling jars, solids dosing devices and dosing devices for liquids. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for the automatic analysis of finely divided solids. | 03-15-2012 |
20120085152 | Fluid analysis tool - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for analyzing a fluid. The apparatus comprises an elongate body having a piston therein defining first and second chambers within the elongate body, an opening through the elongate body in fluidic communication with the second chamber and an actuator operably connected to the piston so as to draw the piston away from the opening. At least a portion of the elongate body is transparent so as to permit a visual comparison of the second fluid and a first fluid contained within the first chamber. The method comprises introducing a volume of a control fluid into the first chamber, slidably and sealably moving the piston in a direction away from the opening so as to draw a volume of a sample fluid into the second chamber and visually comparing the control and the sample fluids to each other. | 04-12-2012 |
20120103077 | Microsampling Nutrient Measurement - A device and method for measuring field samples in a liquid form removes the need for dry-and-grind type testing. A field sample is received taken from a location in a field. A soil subsample is separated from the field sample. The soil subsample is mixed with water, and a soil-water subsample is selected and transferred for testing. The soil-water subsample is measured to determine attributes of the field sample. The field sample may be measured in the field where it was taken, at a local field office located close to the field, or at a remote laboratory. To test remotely, a test well device is prepared which stores a number of soil-water subsamples. Time and cost savings allow for area-based pricing of soil analysis, largely independent of the density at which field samples are tested. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111099 | COPOLYMER FOR LITHOGRAPHY AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for evaluating lithographic characteristics of a lithographic composition containing a copolymer for lithography without actually preparing the composition. The method comprises the steps of: dissolving the copolymer for lithography in a solvent to prepare a test solution; separating a gel-like substance from the test solution; determining a rate of change of a composition ratio, wherein the rate of change of the composition ratio rate refers to a ratio of a difference obtained by subtracting a composition ratio of constitutional units in the copolymer for lithography from a composition ratio of constitutional units in a gel-like substance to the composition ratio of the constitutional units in the copolymer for lithography. | 05-10-2012 |
20120137757 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Samples of Metal Melts - A method is provided for analyzing samples of metal melts, wherein a sample is taken from a metal melt using a sampler having a sample chamber and which is constructed as an immersion lance. The method includes transporting the sample from the sampler through a transport conduit to the sphere of action of an analytical device, and analyzing the sample there using the analytical device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120152006 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device, for analysis, comprising: a chip ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120167673 | WATER ANALYZER COMPRISING A PNEUMATICALLY DRIVEN MULTI-CHAMBER PERISTALTIC PUMP - A water analysis device with a pneumatically actuated multi-chamber peristaltic pump includes a base plate comprising a plurality of proximally open pump chambers disposed on a proximal side of the base plate. A pump membrane disposed on the proximal side of the base plate is configured to close the pump chambers. A cover plate is disposed on the pump membrane comprising a respective pneumatic actuator channel in a region of each of the pump chambers. The pneumatic actuator channel is configured to connect to an overpressure source which actuates the pump membrane. A connection channel formed as a groove on a distal side of the base plate is disposed between two of the pump chambers. A separate groove cover is disposed on the distal side of the base plate in a region of the groove. The separate groove cover closes a distal opening side of the groove. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174658 | MEASURING CELL FOR THE INFRARED ANALYSIS OF FLUIDS, MEASURING SYSTEM HAVING SUCH A MEASURING CELL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A MEASURING CELL - The invention relates to a measuring cell ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120192628 | Device and Method for Analyzing Analyte in Liquid Samples - A device and a method for analyzing an analyte in a liquid sample are provided. The device comprises a detecting chamber included in a detection device for containing a detecting element; a liquid sample transferring chamber; and a film with small pores disposed between the detecting chamber and liquid sample transferring chamber. When the detection device is inserted into a liquid sample collecting chamber, the liquid sample in the collecting chamber enters the liquid sample transferring chamber but can not enter the detecting chamber via the film with small pores. When a piston is inserted into the liquid sample transferring chamber, the piston forces a part of liquid sample in the liquid sample transferring chamber to enter the detecting chamber via the film with small pores. Using the device and the method can determine an analyte in a sample quantitatively and can complete the detection in one step. | 08-02-2012 |
20120285224 | ANALYTICAL DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED DETERMINING OF A MEASURED VARIABLE OF A MEASURED LIQUID - An analytical device for automated determining of a measured variable of a measured liquid, including: a measuring cell; a measuring transducer; a control unit; a system of liquid lines; a first liquid container which is connected to the measuring cell via a first liquid path; a second liquid container, which is connected to the measuring cell via a second liquid path, liquid path can be blocked by means of at least a second valve; wherein a first pump is associated with the first liquid container; and wherein a second pump (different from the first pump) for transport of liquid along the second liquid path is associated with the second liquid container; and wherein the analytical device has a central valve switching mechanism, especially controllable by the control unit, for actuating the first valve and the second valve. | 11-15-2012 |
20130000392 | FLUID SAMPLING SYSTEM - A fluid sampling system for collecting a fluid sample, the sampling system comprising a detachable sampling device having a recipient, an entrance valve for controlling entry of a fluid into the recipient, an exit valve for controlling exit of the fluid from the recipient, and a data storage device for storing data related to the fluid sample. | 01-03-2013 |
20130055796 | System for Measuring or Monitoring The Quality of a Liquid Medium with Low Energy Consumption - A system for measuring or monitoring the quality of a liquid medium, has first and second sample-takeoff points in the liquid medium and a hydraulic circuit in which the samples taken off from said first and second sample-takeoff points circulate. The hydraulic circuit is mounted between the two sample-takeoff points and comprises two centrifugal impeller pumps, a measuring chamber situated between the two pumps, and a purge device mounted at a high point on the hydraulic circuit between one of the pumps and the measuring chamber. The whole of the hydraulic circuit is preferably totally immersed in the liquid medium. | 03-07-2013 |
20130068000 | Sensor and Method for Removing Interfering Substance - A technique is provided, wherein any influence, which would be otherwise exerted on a reaction of an objective substance caused by a reagent enzyme by an interfering substance contained in a specimen, is suppressed in relation to an electrochemical sensor for measuring the objective substance contained in the specimen. A sensor comprises a substrate; a detecting unit which is provided on the substrate and which detects an objective substance; a filter which covers the detecting unit, which permits permeation of the objective substance on one hand, and which regulates permeation of an interfering substance contained in a sample on the other hand; and removing unit which removes the interfering substance adhered to the filter. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISSOLUTION ANALYSIS OF DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICES - This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for holding a medical device such as a stent undergoing dissolution analysis. A clip retains the device in a specific, reproducible orientation and positions it within a sample cell of the dissolution testing apparatus. Preferably, the medical device is positioned away from areas having relatively greater flow turbulence. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081450 | DEVICE FOR TESTING DROPLETS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - There are provided a device for testing droplets and an operation method thereof. The device includes a receiving layer on which a sample is received; a plurality of pressure sensors disposed below the receiving layer, and generating changes in capacitance by the sample received on the receiving layer; and a control unit measuring changes in capacitance generated by the plurality of pressure sensors and determining whether the sample received on the receiving layer is defective. According to the present invention, a location and an amount of a sample received on a receiving layer are measured based on changes in capacitance generated by a plurality of respective pressure sensors disposed below the receiving layer, thereby precisely testing whether the sample ejected in droplet form is defective. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086981 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISCONTINUOUS FILTRATION - The invention provides an apparatus for discontinuous filtration of a liquid, having a filter station for filtration, a feed line for supplying the liquid to the filter station, and a filter medium movable relative to the station, the filter medium comprising at least two different membranes, which together in the filter station effect multistage filtration. The invention additionally relates to a method for discontinuous filtration of a liquid or for filtering isolated quantities of liquid, comprising: providing a filter station for filtration, the filter station comprising a chamber in which filtration is carried out; moving or transporting a filter medium from a stock into the filter station, the filter medium comprising at least two membranes which are arranged next to one another in the chamber; and supplying the liquid to the chamber, such that the liquid is subjected to multistage filtration through the membranes. | 04-11-2013 |
20130125630 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING MULTIPLE SAMPLES - The invention relates to an apparatus for simultaneously injecting fluids into a plurality of samples of porous media, comprising: a plurality of holders for the samples of porous media, each holder comprising a sleeve and first and second platens, the first platen having an inlet for an injection fluid and the second platen having an outlet for a produced fluid, and the samples of porous media being arranged, in use, in each of the holders such that the first platen and second platen of each holder contact a first and second end of the sample of porous medium respectively, the inlet of each first platen being in fluid communication with an injection line for injecting fluid into the sample of porous medium arranged in the holder, the outlet of each second platen being in fluid communication with a dedicated effluent line for removing fluid produced from the sample of porous medium arranged in the holder, on-line and/or off-line analytical means for analyzing the fluids injected into each of the samples of porous media, on-line and/or off-line means for analyzing the fluids removed from each of the samples of porous media. A method of simultaneously injecting injection fluid into the samples of porous media is also provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20130160532 | FLUID INJECTION AND SAFETY SYSTEM - Various medical systems and methods are described, including a medical monitoring system. The medical monitoring system can have a fluid system configured to receive bodily fluid and optically analyze said fluid to determine analyte concentration. The fluid system can have a removable portion. The removable portion can have an opening with a port. The system can also have a container configured to contain anticoagulant. The container can have a portion configured to mate with the port of the removable portion. The container can be further configured to not fit into a conventional luer fitting. An anti-coagulant insertion apparatus is also described. The apparatus can have a syringe, a dock with a port, and an adapter configured to connect the syringe to the port. The dock can also have a tab configured to move with the port. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160533 | SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS USING A COMPUTER - A sample processing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sample processing section configured to perform a process on a sample; and a controller configured to execute an order defining a process to be performed on a sample and to cause the sample processing section to perform the process on the sample according to the order. When the controller receives an instruction to perform a shutdown operation, the controller performs the following operations comprising: prohibiting the execution of the shutdown operation if an unexecuted order remains; and causing the sample processing section to perform the shutdown operation if there is no unexecuted order. | 06-27-2013 |
20130199278 | MICRO-FLUIDIC TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus, system, and method for determining the osmolarity of a fluid. The apparatus includes at least one micro-fluidic circuit and at least one electrical circuit disposed in communication with the micro-fluidic circuit for determining a property of a fluid contained within the at least one micro-fluidic circuit. | 08-08-2013 |
20130205879 | Water-Distribution System Comprising a Device for Measuring the Value of at Least One Parameter Representing the Water Quality - A water distribution system comprises a water distribution conduit. Disposed in the conduit is a device for measuring a value of at least one parameter representative of the quality of the water flowing in the conduit. The device comprises means for measuring the parameter and means for directing substantially all of the water through the device in close proximity to the means for measuring the one parameter. | 08-15-2013 |
20130233062 | FLUID ANALYSIS TOOL - An apparatus and method for analyzing a fluid wherein the apparatus comprises a transparent elongate body having a piston within a central cavity therein. The piston includes a first sealable chamber and defines a second chamber between the second end of the elongate body and the piston. The apparatus includes an opening through the second end of the elongate body and an actuator operably connected to the piston so as to draw the piston away from the opening so as to draw a second fluid into the second chamber. The method comprises introducing a volume of a control fluid into the first chamber and drawing the piston in a direction away from a second end of the elongate body so as to draw a volume of a sample fluid into the second chamber so as to permit visual comparison of the control and the sample fluids. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239667 | Syringe for use with a metering device - A syringe with a syringe cylinder and a syringe, with a seat for the syringe cylinder and an axially displaceable piston seat for the syringe piston, comprising
| 09-19-2013 |
20130327131 | Cell for Very High Pressure Analysis of Fluid Samples and Associated Measuring Method - Disclosed is an analysis cell for the analysis, at very high pressure and high temperature, of fluid samples comprising a cylinder ( | 12-12-2013 |
20130333452 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH, SAMPLE INTRODUCTION DEVICE FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH, AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SAMPLE INTRODUCTION DEVICE FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH - Disclosed is a liquid chromatograph provided with: a first flow path switching means which switches between connection of a sample storage loop to a mobile phase flow path and separation of the sample storage loop from the mobile phase flow path; a needle which suctions and discharges a sample; a weighing means which performs suction and discharge of the sample to the needle while weighing the sample; a cleaning solution feeding means which feeds a cleaning solution; a second flow path switching means which switches between at least two types of cleaning solutions; a third flow path switching means which switches between connection of the needle and the weighing means and connection of the needle and the cleaning solution feeding means; and a control means which controls operation of the first flow path switching means, the weighing means, the cleaning solution feeding means, the second flow path switching means, and the third flow path switching means, wherein the total amount of the sample is injected into the sample storage loop and the cleaning solution is injected into a flow path from the sample storage loop to a sample inlet. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333453 | PERMEABLE MEASURING CELL - A flow-through measuring cell having one inlet opening for entry of the fluid, and one outlet opening for exit of the fluid. A single measurement space is located between the inlet opening and outlet opening. A radiation measurement region is provided for measuring the interaction of the fluid in the measuring cell with electromagnetic radiation from outside the measuring cell. The radiation measurement region is bordered by two opposite windows of which one is intended for inlet and the other for exit of the electromagnetic radiation. The measuring cell has a positioning range with several operating positions with a different distance A, A′ between the windows into which the measuring cell can be set without rotation. | 12-19-2013 |
20140000350 | MIXTURE OF A MULTIPHASE FLUID | 01-02-2014 |
20140033809 | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR PREPARING A SAMPLE FLUID CONTAINING CELLS FOR ANALYSIS - The invention discloses a disposable cartridge for preparing a sample fluid containing cells for analysis. The cartridge comprises one or more parallel preparation units, each preparation unit comprises one or more chambers enclosed between seals and connected in series. Each chamber is configured for receiving an input fluid, performing a procedure affecting the fluid thereby generating an output fluid, and releasing the output fluid. A first chamber of the one or more chambers is a pressable chamber coupled to a first opening, while a last chamber of the one or more chambers is coupled to a second opening. The input fluid of the first chamber is the sample fluid. The one or more preparation units are coupleable to a compartment for performing analysis of the respective output fluids convey able via the second openings. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041443 | ANALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING A MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND TEST ELEMENT - Disclosed herein are portable diagnostic measurement devices for determining at least one analysis parameter of a bodily fluid, in particular for determining an analyte concentration in a bodily fluid as can occur in blood glucose determinations. Also disclosed are analysis systems including the measurement device and at least one disposable test element. The test element can be designed as a carrier strip and can contact a receiving surface of the measurement device at least partially in a flat manner, where the receiving surface is arranged on a narrow side of the housing of the measurement device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047910 | TEST SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR EQUIPMENT VIS-A-VIS CONTAMINATED FUEL - The invention relates to a test system ( | 02-20-2014 |
20140116120 | Systems and Methods for Cleaning an Inline Optical Fluid Analyzer - Disclosed are systems and methods for cleaning optical windows used in an inline optical fluid analyzer. One system includes a sampling module having an inlet and an outlet and a flow path extending therebetween, the flow path being fluidly coupled to a pipeline containing a fluid, at least one optical computing device arranged within the sampling module in optical communication with the flow path and configured to monitor a sample flow of the fluid for one or more characteristics of the fluid, the at least one optical computing device having one or more optical sampling windows in contact with the sample flow of the fluid, and a solvent dispenser fluidly coupled to the flow path and configured to provide a solvent to the flow path to remove a residue built up on the one or more sampling windows. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116121 | PERFORMANCE - Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed. | 05-01-2014 |
20140130582 | GAS PROBES - A gas sampling probe is provided that includes an elongate member having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a sampling passage disposed within the member. The sampling passage extends from the inlet end to the outlet end. The inlet end comprises a curved outer surface. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 05-15-2014 |
20140150539 | APPARATUS FOR BODY FLUID TESTS WITH TESTING AND STORING FUNCTIONS - A body fluid testing apparatus with testing and storing functions is provided, which comprises a body, a cover at least two body fluid collectors and a testing element. The body comprises a fluid storing chamber, a testing chamber and a partition wall. The fluid storing chamber and the testing chamber are divided by the partition wall. The body is covered by the cover with at least two through-holes through which the body fluid collectors respectively enter into the fluid storing chamber and the testing chamber. The testing element is inserted into the testing chamber. Pollution is avoided which results from that the body fluid in the testing chamber cannot flow back into the fluid storing chamber. | 06-05-2014 |
20140165711 | Capillary Manipulation of Clinical Samples - A system for collection and delivery of sub-milliliter liquid samples is described that provides a dramatic simplification for the measurement of clinical values. The system produces high dilutions of capillary size samples, such as bodily fluids or blood, by a factor of 1000 or more. Multiple assays can be conducted on a sample of 0.1 cc or less. A small lancet can create a drop of blood on a fingertip or other location, which can be collected into a self-priming capillary blood collector. The sample is then loaded into a consumable loader. Then a fluid, such as saline, is flowed into the consumable loader, and passes through the capillary collector, washing out the fluid. Downstream, the blood in the capillary is reliably diluted by mixing with appropriate reagents to allow analysis of selected blood properties. One or more individual bubbles can be inserted into the stream during loading. The capillary loading system can be used for one or several assays on a single blood sample. It can be very compact and lightweight and is suitable for use in remote environments, such as outer space, in which it is difficult to access diagnostic assays. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165712 | Gradually-Ascending Spiraled Passive Sampler for Measuring Sediment-Water Diffusion Flux of Organic Pollutants - The present invention discloses a gradually-ascending spiraled passive sampler for measuring sediment-water diffusion flux of organic polutants, which comprises a sediment pore-water sampler and a water sampler arranged above the sediment pore-water sampler, wherein a plurality of sediment sampling units are vertically arranged in the sediment pore-water sampler, and the water sampler is provided with a plurality of water sampling units arranged transversely along the vertical direction in sequence. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165713 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING IN AGRICULTURE - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to nutrient monitoring in an agricultural field, and more specifically to devices, systems and methods that provide real time analysis and monitoring of one or more nutrients using ion selective electrodes. | 06-19-2014 |
20140174161 | FLUID TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING FLUID - A fluid treatment device ( | 06-26-2014 |
20140190245 | REDUCED PRESSURE LIQUID SAMPLING - Processing a liquid sample ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140238118 | ANALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING A MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND TEST ELEMENT - Disclosed herein are portable diagnostic measurement devices for determining at least one analysis parameter of a bodily fluid, in particular for determining an analyte concentration in a bodily fluid as can occur in blood glucose determinations. Also disclosed are analysis systems including the measurement device and at least one disposable test element. The test element can be designed as a carrier strip and can contact a receiving surface of the measurement device at least partially in a flat manner, where the receiving surface is arranged on a narrow side of the housing of the measurement device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140250987 | DIRECT LINE SAMPLING AND DILUTION SYSTEM - A direct line sampling system includes a flow line for a process flow, a diluent flush line for a diluent, and a sampling valve structure disposed in the flow line. The sampling valve structure includes a sampling chamber and has a first position in which the sampling chamber is in communication with the flow line so as to provide a path for the process flow through the sampling chamber. The sampling chamber captures a sample from the process flow when the sampling valve structure switches to a second position in which the sampling chamber is in communication with the diluent flush line. The diluent flushes the sample to a mixing chamber disposed downstream of the diluent flush line where the sample is diluted. An outlet line extends from an outlet of the mixing chamber to an analysis instrument configured to analyze particles in the diluted sample of the process flow. | 09-11-2014 |
20140305196 | Biological Fluid Collection Device and Biological Fluid Separation and Testing System - A biological fluid collection device that is adapted to receive a blood sample having a cellular portion and a plasma portion is disclosed. After collection of the blood sample, the plasma portion is separated from the cellular portion. After separation, the biological fluid collection device is able to transfer the plasma portion of the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device. The biological fluid collection device also provides a closed sampling and transfer system that reduces the exposure of a blood sample and provides fast mixing of a blood sample with a sample stabilizer. The biological fluid collection device is engageable with a biological fluid testing device for closed transfer of a portion of the plasma portion from the biological fluid collection device to the biological fluid testing device. The biological fluid testing device is adapted to receive the plasma portion to analyze the blood sample. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305197 | Biological Fluid Separation Device and Biological Fluid Separation and Testing System - A blood separation device that is adapted to receive a multi-component blood sample is disclosed. After collecting the blood sample, the blood separation device is able to separate a plasma portion from a cellular portion. After separation, the blood separation device is able to transfer the plasma portion of the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device. The blood separation device also provides a closed sampling and transfer system that reduces the exposure of a blood sample and provides fast mixing of a blood sample with a sample stabilizer. The blood separation device is engageable with a blood testing device for closed transfer of a portion of the plasma portion from the blood separation device to the blood testing device. The blood testing device is adapted to receive the plasma portion to analyze the blood sample and obtain test results. | 10-16-2014 |
20140352412 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL OF PROCESS PARAMETERS - A method and apparatus for measurement and control of parameters are described. The method comprises the steps of: taking a sample from each of a plurality of samplings points in a controlled sequence, the sample having a sample volume; transferring the sample volume to an instrument measurement cell according to the controlled sequence the instrument measurement cell comprising at least one instrument, and a casing having a cell volume, wherein the at least one instrument measures a value of at least one process parameter of the sample volume, and logging and/or transmitting the value of the at least one process parameter of the sample volume. The apparatus comprises: a plurality of fluid transporters, an instrument measurement cell comprising a casing having a cell volume; and at least one instrument within the casing; a manifold fluidly connected between the plurality of fluid transporters and the instrument measurement cell, and an apparatus controller. | 12-04-2014 |
20150013439 | MICRO-ANALYZER WITH PASSIVE AGGREGATOR - A micro-analyzer is described. This micro-analyzer includes an outer surface region on a sampler surface that receives liquid droplets, and aggregates and moves the droplets radially toward an inner surface region on the sampler surface that receives the droplets. For example, the outer surface region may include a set of micro-patterned concentric rings, each of which includes a set of radially oriented wall-groove pairs. Moreover, the sampler surface may be increasingly less hydrophobic along a radial direction toward the center of the sampler surface, thereby creating an axisymmetric wettability gradient. After the droplets are aggregated, an analysis mechanism in an area within the inner surface region performs analysis on the aggregated droplets. | 01-15-2015 |
20150033834 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE QUALITY OF A FLUID SAMPLE - An apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample includes a chamber having an opening for receiving at least some of the fluid sample and a sealing element arranged to be movable to a sealing position. An insertion portion of the sealing element is received within an insertion space of the chamber to seal the opening One of the sealing element and container is arranged to define a displacement passage for enabling a portion of the fluid sample that is located within the insertion space to be displaced therefrom as the sealing element assumes the sealing position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150059453 | FUEL PROPERTY DETECTION APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is an apparatus for detecting property of fuel in a construction machine, with use of a sub-tank, the apparatus being capable of minimizing an influence on the detection given by water contained in fuel. The apparatus includes a sub-tank between an engine and a fuel tank of the construction machine, a fuel introducing pipe through which fuel is introduced to the sub-tank from the fuel tank, a fuel discharger through which fuel in the sub-tank is discharged to the engine, and a sensor. The sub-tank has a bottom section having a bottom fuel outlet for discharging fuel from the bottom section. The fuel discharger includes a bottom fuel discharging pipe connected to the bottom fuel outlet. | 03-05-2015 |
20150096358 | Filter-Cartridge Based Fluid-Sample Preparation and Assay System - The application relates to a device and method for preparing and testing a fluid sample using a filtration procedure for analysis of a filterable constituent of the fluid. In particular the process employs an enclosed pathway whereby the fluid sample may be put into a sealable flexible containment-vessel, and can then be passed through a fluid passageway to a removable enclosable filter cartridge, wherein the filterable constituent may be removed and the resultant filtrate fluid discharged from the cartridge. Once introduced to the flexible vessel, the enclosed pathway system thereby enables the fluid to be filtered and the filterable constituent examined with minimal complications of contamination of the sample through exposure to environmental pollutant external to the fluid sample. | 04-09-2015 |
20150135808 | DROPLET CUTTING METHOD AND DROPLET CROSS-SECTION ANALYSIS METHOD - Provided is a droplet cutting method capable of cutting a droplet easily to expose its cross-section. Also provided is a droplet cross-section analysis method, including analyzing a cross-section exposed through cutting by such cutting method. A droplet cutting method of the present invention is a method of cutting a droplet to expose a cross-section, the method including: placing a droplet on a surface of a carbon nanotube aggregate including a plurality of carbon nanotubes; cooling the droplet to a cooling temperature equal to or less than a temperature at which the droplet is solidified; and cutting the droplet. A droplet cross-section analysis method of the present invention includes analyzing a cross-section exposed through cutting by the droplet cutting method of the present invention. | 05-21-2015 |
20160018298 | Apparatus and process for growth, maintenance, detection and /or examination of items in fluidic test samples - A testing apparatus for fluidic test samples is provided having a card-like base member formed from non-absorbent, non-toxic material(s), without any gelling agent in the area where the test sample is to be deposited, and a separate, thin film top piece to be applied as a manipulable cover to the base member once the test sample is deposited on the base member. The top piece contains the matrix agent(s) for securing the test sample to the base member, such that the gelling agent(s) is applied to the test sample substantially simultaneously with dispersion of the test sample over the base member, as caused by the contact with and compression by and/or through the top piece. | 01-21-2016 |
20220134345 | Needlecup - A specimen cap. The specimen cap allows material to be transferred out of a specimen cup without exposing the user (clinician, lab tech, phlebotomist) to the sample. The cap employs a double cap system with a secondary cap providing access to a needle holder that holds a needle assembly. The needle assembly has an upward extending needle, with an optional needle cover, and a downward extending draw or sample tube extending downward to reach the sample contained in the specimen cup. | 05-05-2022 |