System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers 有权
    用于搅拌多个样品容器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08709344B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US12800446

    申请日:2010-05-14

    IPC分类号: B01F11/00

    摘要: A system is disclosed for agitating multiple specimen containers each containing a sample and a growth medium. The system includes a plurality of racks. The racks have a plurality of receptacles, each of which is adapted for holding a specimen container. The racks include a first rack oriented in a first direction and a second rack oriented in a second direction different from the first direction. The system also includes a rotating turret having a frame holding the racks. The frame is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotating turret operates to rotate the racks about the axis to an access position, e.g., where a user may access the specimen containers. The system also includes an agitation assembly coupled to the racks. The agitation assembly rocks the racks back and forth thereby agitating specimen containers held by the racks. In one configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument detecting whether a microbiological agent is present in the specimen container. In another configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument identifying or characterizing the microbiological agent.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于搅拌每个含有样品和生长培养基的多个标本容器的系统。 该系统包括多个机架。 机架具有多个插座,每个插座适于容纳标本容器。 机架包括沿第一方向定向的第一机架和沿与第一方向不同的第二方向定向的第二机架。 该系统还包括具有保持机架的框架的旋转转台。 框架可围绕轴线旋转,其中旋转转盘操作以使机架围绕轴线旋转至访问位置,例如用户可以访问标本容器的位置。 该系统还包括耦合到机架的搅拌组件。 搅拌组件来回摇摆机架,从而搅拌由机架保持的样品容器。 在一种配置中,将系统并入自动化仪器中,检测微生物剂是否存在于样品容器中。 在另一种配置中,将该系统结合到识别或表征微生物剂的自动化仪器中。

    System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers
    2.
    发明申请
    System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers 有权
    用于搅拌多个样品容器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100311108A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12800446

    申请日:2010-05-14

    摘要: A system is disclosed for agitating multiple specimen containers each containing a sample and a growth medium. The system includes a plurality of racks. The racks have a plurality of receptacles, each of which is adapted for holding a specimen container. The racks include a first rack oriented in a first direction and a second rack oriented in a second direction different from the first direction. The system also includes a rotating turret having a frame holding the racks. The frame is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotating turret operates to rotate the racks about the axis to an access position, e.g., where a user may access the specimen containers. The system also includes an agitation assembly coupled to the racks. The agitation assembly rocks the racks back and forth thereby agitating specimen containers held by the racks. In one configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument detecting whether a microbiological agent is present in the specimen container. In another configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument identifying or characterizing the microbiological agent.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于搅拌每个含有样品和生长培养基的多个标本容器的系统。 该系统包括多个机架。 机架具有多个插座,每个插座适于容纳标本容器。 机架包括沿第一方向定向的第一机架和沿与第一方向不同的第二方向定向的第二机架。 该系统还包括具有保持机架的框架的旋转转台。 框架可围绕轴线旋转,其中旋转转盘操作以使机架围绕轴线旋转至访问位置,例如用户可以访问标本容器的位置。 该系统还包括耦合到机架的搅拌组件。 搅拌组件来回摇摆机架,从而搅拌由机架保持的样品容器。 在一种配置中,将系统并入自动化仪器中,检测微生物剂是否存在于样品容器中。 在另一种配置中,将该系统结合到识别或表征微生物剂的自动化仪器中。

    Incubation system with low temperature enclosure

    公开(公告)号:US08420383B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-16

    申请号:US12283191

    申请日:2008-09-09

    IPC分类号: C12M1/00 C12M3/00

    摘要: An incubator is fitted with an enclosure which surrounds the incubator. A cold air generation system supplies relatively cold air to a space formed between enclosure and the incubator. The system supplying the cold air can be embodied in a cart or base upon which the incubator sits. The enclosure is also placed on the base in a manner such that it substantially envelops the incubator. The top of the cart has openings for egress of cold air and return of air so that air may circulate in a closed loop. The incubator, cold air supply system and enclosure present a solution for incubating samples in a nominal 20-25° C. temperature environment. The enclosure, which is preferably insulated, may include a void or opening which exposes doors or other access device of the incubator, allowing direct access to the samples in the incubator while the rest of the incubator is enveloped by the enclosure.

    Incubation system with low temperature enclosure
    4.
    发明申请
    Incubation system with low temperature enclosure 有权
    孵化系统具有低温外壳

    公开(公告)号:US20100062522A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-11

    申请号:US12283191

    申请日:2008-09-09

    IPC分类号: C12M1/00

    摘要: An incubator is fitted with an enclosure which surrounds the incubator. A cold air generation system supplies relatively cold air to a space formed between enclosure and the incubator. The system supplying the cold air can be embodied in a cart or base upon which the incubator sits. The enclosure is also placed on the base in a manner such that it substantially envelops the incubator. The top of the cart has openings for egress of cold air and return of air so that air may circulate in a closed loop. The incubator, cold air supply system and enclosure present a solution for incubating samples in a nominal 20-25° C. temperature environment. The enclosure, which is preferably insulated, may include a void or opening which exposes doors or other access device of the incubator, allowing direct access to the samples in the incubator while the rest of the incubator is enveloped by the enclosure.

    摘要翻译: 培养箱内装有围绕孵化器的外壳。 冷空气发生系统将相对冷的空气提供给在外壳和培养箱之间形成的空间。 提供冷空气的系统可以体现在孵化器所在的推车或底座上。 外壳也以基本上包围培养箱的方式放置在基座上。 推车的顶部具有用于排出冷空气和返回空气的开口,使得空气可以在闭环中循环。 培养箱,冷气供应系统和外壳提供了一个在标称20-25℃的温度环境中孵化样品的解决方案。 优选绝缘的外壳可以包括暴露孵化器的门或其他进入装置的空隙或开口,允许直接进入培养箱中的样品,同时孵化器的其余部分被封套包围。

    Culture Bottles with Internal Sensors
    5.
    发明申请
    Culture Bottles with Internal Sensors 审中-公开
    具有内部传感器的文化瓶

    公开(公告)号:US20120238007A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13193243

    申请日:2011-07-28

    IPC分类号: C12M1/24 B05D7/22

    摘要: Specimen containers incorporating a sensor are provided with features for decreasing the volume of polymer matrix material required for the sensor. Such volume-reducing features can take the form of scallop-like indentations projecting inwards towards the interior of the container formed in the transition between the side wall of the container and the base of the container. Alternatively, the base of the container includes a raised rim extending upwards into the interior of the body inward of and spaced from the side wall. The rim defines a chamber for the sensor. Methods of manufacturing specimen containers with cured liquid phase sensor matrix materials are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 包含传感器的样品容器具有用于减小传感器所需的聚合物基体材料的体积的特征。 这种减小体积的特征可以采取扇形状的凹陷的形式向内突出,形成在容器的侧壁和容器的底部之间的过渡部中的容器的内部。 或者,容器的底部包括向上延伸到身体内部并且与侧壁间隔开的凸起边缘。 轮缘限定了传感器的腔室。 还公开了具有固化的液相传感器基质材料的样品容器的制造方法。