19results about "Reagent containers" patented technology

The PCR plate according to the present invention includes: a body portion having one or more reaction wells; an insertion portion extending from the body portion, inserted into a nucleic acid extraction cartridge, and having an injection port into which a nucleic acid solution is injected; a flow path portion allowing the nucleic acid solution to flow from the injection port to the reaction wells; and a blocking portion attached to the body portion for blocking backflow of the nucleic acid solution from the reaction wells to the flow path portion side.

The present invention is directed to a cartridge device for a measuring system for measuring viscoelastic characteristics of a sample liquid, in particular a blood sample, comprising a cartridge body having at least one measurement cavity formed therein and having at least one probe element arranged in said at least one measurement cavity for performing a test on said sample liquid; and a cover being attachable on said cartridge body; wherein said cover covers at least partially said at least one measurement cavity and forms a retaining element for retaining said probe element in a predetermined position within said at least one measurement cavity. The invention is directed to a measurement system and a method for measuring viscoelastic characteristics of a sample liquid.

A system and method are provided that include the steps of hydrating a lyophilized reagent and homogenizing the hydrated reagent under the control of a control circuit that implements a hydration and homogenization protocol. A lyophilized reagent nozzle sipper that includes a distal tip extends into a lyophilized reagent well such that the distal tip does not contact the associated lyophilized reagent, and a specified amount of hydration fluid is automatically aspirated from a corresponding hydration reservoir by a corresponding sipper and dispensed into the lyophilized reagent well based on a hydration and homogenization protocol implemented by the control circuit. The method may also include extending the lyophilized reagent nozzle sipper into the lyophilized reagent well such that the distal tip contacts the hydrated reagent and automatically aspirating and discharging the hydrated reagent based on a hydration and homogenization protocol implemented by the control circuit.

A container (100) having a first end (102), a second end (104), and a deformable middle portion (106) and a method for manufacturing the container are disclosed. The container has a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. The first end and the second end are rigid. The container is configured to store cell culture medium powder. Methods and systems (e.g., dispensers) for producing culture medium using the container are also disclosed. TIFF2023549285000002.tif200152

The present disclosure relates to a liquid handling device, methods of operating a liquid handling device, a method of performing a diagnostic test, a computer program and a system. In particular, the liquid handling device is capable of controllable bi-directional or multi-directional flow of reagents across one or more reaction zones allowing rapid, precise and controllable quenching of reactions and / or biological interactions.

A reagent disc control device uses a combined rotary wheel to control an inner rod and an outer rod in a locking mechanism to move. By improving the structure of the combined rotary wheel, the locking mechanism can lock and release a reagent disc more stably and smoothly. Even if the rotary wheel is in direct contact with the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism will not shake. The locking mechanism is allowed to return to the initial state when it is not working, and to enter the working state when it needs to work. Springs in the locking mechanism do not need to be in a compressed state for a long time, and can be reused many times, thereby prolonging the service life and lowering the cost.

A system may include a structural housing. The system may include a magnetic stirring assembly including a built-in scale, a hot plate, and a magnetic stirring base member. The system may include a plurality of funnels including a powder funnel designated for a powdered material and a liquid funnel designated for a liquid material. The powder funnel may include an auger and a motor, where the motor is configured to control a powder flow of the powdered material. The system may include a funnel holder configured to support the plurality of funnels. The system may include one or more diaphragms positioned below each funnel of the plurality of funnels, where the one or more diaphragms includes an adjustable opening and a diaphragm motor, and where the one or more diaphragms are configured to regulate a discharge of the one or more materials through the adjustable opening.

The present invention relates to the field of biological sample testing technology, and in particular, to a testing system. The testing system includes a reagent reaction vessel and a test device. A reagent storage portion and a push rod movable relative to the reagent storage portion are packaged in the reagent reaction vessel, the reagent storage portion comprises at least one reagent containing cavity, and the reagent containing cavity is sealed by a sealing element; and the push rod is connected to the sealing element, and the push rod is used for cooperation with the test device to separate the sealing element from the reagent storage portion. The test device includes a test cassette, wherein an ejection rod is arranged in the test cassette, and the ejection rod cooperates with the push rod to separate the sealing element from the reagent storage portion. According to the present invention, when the reagent storage portion is inserted, the ejection rod can be quickly pushed to operate, and one operation completes multiple functions such as releasing the reagent, fixing the reagent reaction vessel, and focusing on a test area at the same time, thereby simplifying the reaction steps.

Aspects of the present disclosure include a system for transporting liquid from a chamber into one or more collection vessels. The system may be semi-automatic or fully automatic. The system may be embodied in a sample preparation device such as a cylindrical cartridge. The system includes a plunger chamber that creates a negative pressure to fill one or more collection vessels. The plunger chamber is actuated using a pivotable lock arm and a trigger coupled to the arm. A method of using the system for transporting liquid from the chamber into one or more collection vessels is also provided.

Provided are systems and methods including, under control of control circuitry implementing a hydration and homogenization protocol, hydrating lyophilized reagents and homogenizing the hydrated reagents. Lyophilized reagent nozzle sippers, including distal tips, extend into lyophilized reagent wells such that the distal tips do not contact the associated lyophilized reagent, designated amounts of hydration fluid are automatically aspirated from the corresponding hydration reservoir by corresponding sippers and discharged into the lyophilized reagent well based on the hydration and homogenization protocol implemented by the control circuitry. The method may also include extending the lyophilized reagent nozzle sippers into lyophilized reagent wells such that the distal tips contact the hydrated reagent, and automatically aspirating and discharging the hydrated reagent based on the hydration and homogenization protocol implemented by the control circuitry.

Non-contact dispensers and related systems and methods are disclosed. In accordance with an implementation, an apparatus includes a non-contact dispenser includes a body defining an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path fluidly coupling the inlet and the outlet. The non-contact dispenser also includes a first valve to control flow into a portion of the flow path, a second valve to control flow out of the outlet, and a pump positioned between the first valve and the second valve.

The invention provides a reagent disc control device which uses a combined rotary wheel to control an inner rod and an outer rod in a locking mechanism to move. By improving the structure of the combined rotary wheel, the locking mechanism can lock and release a reagent disc more stably and smoothly. Even if the rotary wheel is in direct contact with the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism will not shake. In this way, the reagent disc control device is simpler in structure and higher in response speed, and ensures the operating stability of the locking mechanism, thereby ensuring the accuracy of fluorescence detection reading in the reagent disc. Moreover, the reagent disc control device can complete more precise and complicated actions, so that the locking mechanism can switch between an initial state and a working state flexibly. The locking mechanism is allowed to return to the initial state when it is not working, and to enter the working state when it needs to work. Springs in the locking mechanism do not need to be in a compressed state for a long time, and can be reused many times, thereby prolonging the service life and lowering the cost.

A reagent container for a tissue processor includes a first body defining a cavity configured to contain reagent; and a second body attached to the first body, wherein the second body defines a reagent passage, a cistern room and an reagent port, the reagent passage is in communication with the cavity, the cistern room is provided between the reagent passage and the reagent port and in communication with the reagent passage and the reagent port; in a flowing direction towards the reagent port, the cistern room has a larger section area than a section area of the reagent passage. The reagent coming out of the reagent passage will significantly slow down in a short time and will not spill out of the reagent container through the reagent port, thereby improving anti-spilling performance of the reagent container during transportation or operation of the reagent container.

A sample processor including a body including an inner surface that defines a chamber including an opening in a side of the body and including a volume to accommodate a least one microscope slide therein; a door comprising a first position to cover the opening of the body and a second position to expose a portion of the chamber through the opening; a slide bed disposed in the chamber; one of an internal humidity generator disposed in the chamber and an external humidity generator coupled to the chamber. A system including at least one sample processor at least one reagent outside the body of the at least one sample processor and a method including subjecting a sample on a microscope slide in a sealed chamber to a pressure greater than ambient and a humidity greater than 60 percent; and processing the sample.