Probe tip waste chutes and methods thereof for automated diagnostic analysis apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US11415588B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-16

    申请号:US16769529

    申请日:2018-11-16

    IPC分类号: G01N35/10 B01L9/00

    摘要: Automated diagnostic analysis apparatus for analyzing patient specimens may include a probe to aspirate and dispense a bio-liquid. A probe tip on the probe may require replacement after contact with each bio-liquid. The automated diagnostic analysis apparatus may include a probe tip eject device and a waste chute for controlled removal and disposal of the probe tip to mitigate splattering or splashing of any residual bio-liquid in the probe tip as it is removed from the probe. A sloped ramp in the probe tip eject device may engage and remove the probe tip as it rotates through the probe tip eject device. The waste chute may include guides to transfer a removed probe tip directly into a waste bin without any surface contact by the probe tip. Methods of removing and disposing of a probe tip in an automated diagnostic analysis apparatus are described, as are other aspects.

    PHOTOMETER OPTICAL COUPLING FOR A DUAL INCUBATION RING USING A PERISCOPE DESIGN

    公开(公告)号:US20220221333A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17753302

    申请日:2020-08-27

    IPC分类号: G01J1/02

    摘要: A system for coupling photometers to an incubation ring for use in in vitro diagnostics comprises one or more light sources, and an incubation ring assembly, and two photometers. An incubation ring assembly comprises an internal trough and an external trough. Each trough comprises (a) an internal wall comprising an internal aperture and (b) an external wall comprising an external aperture. A first photometer comprises: a first optics housing directing light from the light sources through the external aperture of the internal trough, and a first detector positioned to receive the light through the internal aperture of the internal trough. A second photometer comprises a second optics housing directing the light from the light sources through the internal aperture of the external trough, and a second detector positioned to receive the light through the external aperture of the external trough.

    DIAGNOSTIC CONSUMABLES INCORPORATING COATED MICRO-PROJECTION ARRAYS, AND METHODS THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20220205883A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-30

    申请号:US17593307

    申请日:2020-02-25

    IPC分类号: G01N1/38 G01N33/50 B01L3/00

    摘要: Diagnostic consumables for use in the analysis of fluid samples, such as whole blood, plasma or urine, are provided. The diagnostic consumables include a substrate having a sample preparation stage that includes an inlet port for receiving a fluid sample, an outlet port for dispensing a prepared fluid sample, and a channel extending from the inlet port to the outlet port. The channel includes an array of micro-projections extending into the channel to define a plurality of flow paths therebetween along at least a portion of a length of the channel between the inlet port and the outlet port. A material is disposed on the array of micro-projections for mixing with the fluid sample as the fluid sample is flowed through the channel to generate the prepared fluid sample. Methods of operating and manufacturing the diagnostic consumables are also provided.

    FITMENT DEVICES, REAGENT CARTRIDGES, AND METHODS THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20220193679A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-23

    申请号:US17593318

    申请日:2020-03-12

    发明人: Christian Pudduck

    IPC分类号: B01L3/00 G01N35/00 B65D75/58

    摘要: A fitment device may include a core made of a first material and including a securing portion configured to secure to a chassis and a container portion configured to seal to a container. The fitment device includes an aperture including a first end located at the securing portion and a second end located at the container portion, wherein the aperture is configured to receive a probe in the first end. A plug located in the aperture is movable within the aperture upon contact with the probe to open a passageway between the first end and an interior of the container. Other devices and methods are disclosed.

    LIQUID SENSOR ASSEMBLY, APPARATUS, AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20220193673A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-23

    申请号:US17310243

    申请日:2020-02-03

    发明人: Jennifer Samproni

    IPC分类号: B01L3/00 G01N33/487

    摘要: Disclosed is a sensor assembly 100 including a sensor body having a flow channel therein configured to receive a test liquid, such as a bio-liquid, one or more moveable walls defining one or more wall portions of the flow channel, the one or more moveable walls configured to be moveable, such as to a first position, a second position, or even an intermediate position, to change a volume of the flow channel 102, and one or more sensor elements positioned in the flow channel. Volume in the flow channel may be minimized for testing neonatal specimens. Liquid testing apparatus and methods of testing test liquids are provided, as are other aspects.