Device and method for simultaneously testing the action of liquids (e.g. detergents or anti-corrosive agents on surface structures (e.g. textiles or sheet metal) and use of said device
(19)AUSTRALIAN PATENT OFFICE (54) Title Device and method for simultaneously testing the action of liquids (e.g. detergents oranti-corrosive agents on surface structures (e.g. textiles or sheet metal) and use of said device (51)G International Patent Classification(s) BOIL 003/00 D06F 035/00 G01N 017/00 B01J 019/00 G01N 033/36 H05B 006/64 (21) Application No: 2003208800 (22) Application Date: 2003 .02.06 (87) WIPO No: WO03/069322 (30) Priority Data (31) Number (32) Date 102 06 620.5 2002 .02 .15 (33) Country DE 200510277 (43) Publication Date : 2003 .09.04 (43) Publication Journal Date : 2003 .10.02 (71) Applicant(s) HENKEL KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT AUF AKTIEN (72) Inventor(s) Muller, Helmut; Blum, Helmut; Kramer, Roland; Sabela, Edmund; Buffering, Ludger (-|-|) Application No AU 2003208800 A8(19)AUSTRALIAN PATENT OFFICE (54) Title Device and method for simultaneously testing the action of liquids (e.g. detergents oranti-corrosive agents on surface structures (e.g. textiles or sheet metal) and use of said device (51)G International Patent Classification(s) BOIL 003/00 D06F 035/00 G01N 017/00 B01J 019/00 G01N 033/36 H05B 006/64 (21) Application No: 2003208800 (22) Application Date: 2003 .02.06 (87) WIPO No: WO03/069322 (30) Priority Data (31) Number (32) Date 102 06 620.5 2002 .02 .15 (33) Country DE 200510277 (43) Publication Date : 2003 .09.04 (43) Publication Journal Date : 2003 .10.02 (71) Applicant(s) HENKEL KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT AUF AKTIEN (72) Inventor(s) Muller, Helmut; Blum, Helmut; Kramer, Roland; Sabela, Edmund; Buffering, Ludger-1- Described herein are devices for the testing of the effect of liquids on one or more flat materials. In one embodiment, the device comprises a first plate having a plurality of recesses; a second plate for engaging the first plate, wherein the first and second plates are adapted to receive at least one substrate for testing therebetween, the plates defining a plurality of chambers; a drive for moving the first and second plates; and heating means, for increasing the temperature in the chambers. Methods for the testing the effect of liquids on one or more flat materials are also described. 1. An apparatus, comprising:
a first plate having a plurality of recesses; a second plate for engaging the first plate, wherein the first and second plates are adapted to receive at least one substrate for testing therebetween, the plates defining a plurality of chambers; a drive for moving the first and second plates; and heating means, for increasing the temperature in the chambers. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the chambers contain liquids for testing. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second plate has a plurality of recesses. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the second plate has a plurality of recesses aligning with those of the first plate. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein liquids in the chambers can be uniformly heated by more than 1° C./s. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second plate comprises an element releasably connected to the first plate. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the drive axially rotates the first and second plates. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first plate and the second plate each comprise at least six recesses. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first plate and the second plate each comprise at least 25 recesses. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first plate and the second plate each comprise at least 50 recesses. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the chambers each hold a volume of less than 100 ml. 12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating means comprise a microwave heating unit. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first plate and second plate are of a non-metallic material. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the non-metallic material is plastic. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first plate and second plate are of a material heatable by microwave radiation. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a temperature measuring device disposed in at least one chamber. 17. An apparatus, comprising:
a first plate having a plurality of recesses; a second plate for engaging the first plate, the plates defining a plurality of chambers, wherein the second plate acts as a substrate for testing the effect of liquids placed in the chambers; a drive for moving the first and second plates; and heating means, for increasing the temperature in the chambers. 18. A process for simultaneously testing liquids for their effect on flat materials comprising the steps of:
inserting at least one flat material between the first and second plates of the apparatus of claim 1; placing liquids within the chambers of the apparatus; and analyzing the effect of the liquids in the region of the chambers of the apparatus. 19. A process for simultaneously testing the effect of liquids comprising the steps of:
placing liquids within the chambers of the apparatus of claim 17; and analyzing the effect of the liquids on the second plate in the region of the chambers of the apparatus. 20. The process of claim 18 wherein the liquids are tested for their effect on washing, coloring or corrosion of the flat material. 21. The process of claim 18 wherein the liquids are tested by high-throughput screening.