METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MIXING PULVEROUS OR GRANULAR MATERIALS

Multi-size mixer

A gyroscopic paint mixer having a rotatable frame with a clamp lock providing automatic transfer from an unclamping to a clamping condition, providing silent operation through the use of one way clutches, the mixer also having a vertical stop apparatus coupled to an access door for stopping and holding the rotatable frame in an upright position, the mixer also having a bail retainer supported by a carriage assembly mounted for rotation on a clamp plate with a cam urging the bail retainer to the side of the frame when the bail retainer is released from the paint container with the paint container in an upright position in the rotatable frame.

Machine for the Preparation of Pharmaceutical Products

A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products is provided with a gripping and carrier device to transfer at least one container between a magazine and a dosage station for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product, and a box-type holding frame defining a chamber for the housing of magazine, gripping and carrier device, and dosage station; the chamber displaying an access aperture to magazine and being crossed by a sterile air flow adapted to avoid the entry of air from the external environment through aperture itself.

Shaking Machine Adaptor For Containers Having Different Shapes

An adaptor for a vortex paint mixer. The adaptor includes a pair of semi-cylindrical holding structures pivotably connected together by a pair of pivot links. Each of the halves has a depression formed therein. When the holding structures are placed together, the two depressions form a cavity having first and second regions adapted to hold a conventional cylindrical quart paint container and a rectangular quart paint container, respectively.

Device for converting a linear movement in a stationary system into a rotational movement about a pivot axis in a system which rotates about a rotational axis

A conversion device for converting linear movement in a stationary system into rotary movement about a pivot axis in a system which rotates about an axis of rotation that is not identical or parallel to the pivot axis. The conversion device has a lift element and a lift device with which the lift element can be moved with translatory movement relative to the stationary system. The lift element has first and second lift element portions connected together by a rotary bearing so that the first lift element portion can be rotated relative to the second lift element portion about the axis of the rotary bearing. The first lift element portion is connected to the lift device and the second lift element portion is connected to the conversion device. The conversion device is connected to a shaft positioned on the pivot axis so that a linear movement of the second lift element portion is converted into a rotary movement of the shaft about the pivot axis.

Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample

An automated method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample, where the method is performed within a housing of a self-contained, stand-alone analyzer. The method includes purifying the nucleic acid after it has been immobilized on a magnetically-responsive solid support. A pipette of the analyzer is used to form a reaction mixture comprising the purified nucleic acid and all reagents required to perform a nucleic acid amplification. Amplification products are synthesized that include a nucleotide sequence contained in the nucleic acid or the complement of the nucleic acid. The amplification products are exposed to a probe in a mixture, where the probe forms a hybrid with one of the amplification products. The formation of the hybrid in the mixture provides an indication of the presence of the nucleic acid in the sample.

Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for detecting the Presence of A Nucleic Acid in A Sample

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for agitating the contents of a reaction receptacle within a temperature-controlled environment

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample

An automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample. The process is performed in a stand-alone unit and includes separating the target nucleic acid from other material present in the sample, engaging a robotic pipettor to combine the separated target nucleic acid and reagents for performing an amplification reaction, and performing an amplification reaction. A product of the amplification reaction is detected as an indication of the presence of the target nucleic acid in the sample.

Automated Method for Determining the Presence of a Target Nucleic Acid in a Sample

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for simultaneously performing multiple amplification reactions

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Multiple ring assembly for providing specimen to reaction receptacles within an automated analyzer

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Device for agitating the fluid contents of a container

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Instrument for detecting light emitted by the contents of a reaction receptacle

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated diagnostic analyzer and method

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming in analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method and apparatus for performing a magnetic separation purification procedure on a sample solution

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Multiple ring assembly for providing specimen to reaction receptacles within an automated analyzer

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for Agitating the Fluid Contents of A Container

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for Agitating the Contents of A Reaction Receptacle Within A Temperature-Controlled Environment

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample

An automated method for preparing and amplifying a sequence contained in a nucleic acid present in a sample, the nucleic acid being prepared in a receptacle that is part of a unit that includes a plurality of receptacles and holds a removable contact-limiting element for aspirating a fluid component of the sample from the receptacle.

Method for performing an assay with a nucleic acid present in a specimen

An automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid in a self-contained analyzer.

Method for simultaneously performing multiple amplification reactions

An automated method for performing multiple nucleic acid amplification procedures in multiple receptacles of a set of receptacles contained in an analyzer.

Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample

An automated process performed in an analyzer for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample. The process includes separating the target nucleic acid from other material present in the sample, performing an amplification reaction to produce an amplification product indicative of the presence of the target nucleic acid in the sample, and detecting the amplification product. The amplification reaction can be performed in an open receptacle vessel, such as a test tube.

Transport mechanism

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Incubator for use in an automated diagnostic analyzer

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample

An automated method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample, where the method is performed within a housing of a self-contained, stand-alone analyzer. The method includes purifying the nucleic acid after it has been immobilized on a magnetically-responsive solid support. A pipette of the analyzer is used to form a reaction mixture comprising the purified nucleic acid and all reagents required to perform a nucleic acid amplification. Amplification products are synthesized that include a nucleotide sequence contained in the nucleic acid or the complement of the nucleic acid. The amplification products are exposed to a probe in a mixture, where the probe forms a hybrid with one of the amplification products. The formation of the hybrid in the mixture provides an indication of the presence of the nucleic acid in the sample.

Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample

An automated method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample, where the method is performed within a housing of a self-contained, stand-alone analyzer. The method includes purifying the nucleic acid after it has been immobilized on a magnetically-responsive solid support. A pipette of the analyzer is used to form a reaction mixture comprising the purified nucleic acid and all reagents required to perform a nucleic acid amplification. Amplification products are synthesized that include a nucleotide sequence contained in the nucleic acid or the complement of the nucleic acid. The amplification products are exposed to a probe in a mixture, where the probe forms a hybrid with one of the amplification products. The formation of the hybrid in the mixture provides an indication of the presence of the nucleic acid in the sample.

Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for agitating the fluid contents of a container

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated analyzer for performing a nucleic acid-based assay

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample

An automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample. The process includes separating the target nucleic acid from other material present in the sample at a first station, transferring the separated target nucleic acid from the first station to a second station using a rotatable transport mechanism, combining the transferred target nucleic acid and reagents for performing an amplification reaction at the second station, and performing an amplification reaction. A product of the amplification reaction is detected as an indication of the presence of the target nucleic acid in the sample.

Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample

An automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample. The process includes contacting a sample with a magnetically-responsive solid support and immobilizing a target nucleic acid present in the sample on the solid support. At a first station of an analyzer, the solid support is subjected to a magnetic field and the immobilized target nucleic acid is separated from a non-immobilized component of the sample. A solution comprising the separated target nucleic acid is moved to an incubator of a second station of the analyzer, where the separated target nucleic acid is subjected to an amplification procedure and an amplification product is formed. The amplification product is detected as an indication of the presence of the target nucleic acid in the sample.

Automated System for Isolating, Amplifying, and Detecting a Target Nucleic Acid Sequence Present in a Fluid Sample

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for agitating the fluid contents of a container

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Method for agitating the fluid contents of a container

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Temperature-controlled incubator having rotatable door

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Device for agitating the fluid contents of a container

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Temperature-controlled incubator having an arcuate closure panel

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated system for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming in analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

Automated process for preparing and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

An automated process for preparing and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence within a stand-alone unit.

Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence

Mixer of loose materials

Ротационный смеситель

Изобретение касаетс  переработки порошковых материалов дл  получени  однородных смесей различных веществ. Цель изобретени  - повышение эффективности смешивани  путем уменьшени  времени смешивани , энергетических затрат и упрощение конструкции. Ротационный смеситель содержит вал 1 с установленными на нем опорными элементами 2, 3, между которыми укреплены в подшипниках 4 капсулы 5 с возможностью независимого вращени  и переводной двигатель. На боковой поверхности капсул 5 установлены лопатки 6, закрытые кожухом 7, снабженным тангенциальным входным и осевым выходным патрубками 8, 9. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

Loose material mixer

1. СМЕСИТЕЛЬ СЫПУЧИХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ , содержащий каркас, фрикцион ное колесо, жестко закрепленное на одной из боковых сторон каркаса, вращающуюс  /27//г / раму, установленную на оси каркаса внутри фрикционного колеса, привод, соединенный с рамой, планетарное колесо, размещенное внутри каркаса и наход щеес  в зацеплении с фрикционным колесом, вал, проход щий по оси каркаса и соедин ющий раму с планетарным колесом, и смесительный барабан, установленный на валу, отличающийс  тем, что, с целью интенсификации процесса и упрощени  процесса загрузки и выгрузки материалов за счет устранени  застойных зон в смесительном барабане и его ориентации, планетарное колесо размещено с возможностью перемещени  относительно фрикционного колеса. 2. Смеситель по п. 1, отличающийс  тем, что планетарное колесо снабжено щтурвалом , а барабан установлен наклонно по отношению к валу. 1. MIXER OF BULK MATERIALS, comprising a frame, a friction wheel rigidly fixed to one of the sides of the frame, rotating / 27 // g / frame mounted on the frame axis inside the friction wheel, a drive connected to the frame, a planetary wheel placed inside frame, which is in engagement with the friction wheel, a shaft passing along the axis of the frame and connecting the frame with the planetary wheel, and a mixing drum mounted on the shaft, characterized in that, in order to intensify the process and simplify the process of loading and unloading of materials by eliminating stagnant zones in the mixing drum and its orientation taken by the planetary wheel movable relative to a friction wheel. 2. A mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that the planet wheel is provided with a spindle shaft, and the drum is inclined with respect to the shaft.

Arrangement for rotating container

Изобретение относитс  к области перемешивани  жидкостей, в частности красок, в закрытой емкости путем вращени  последней и позвол ет повысить качество перемешивани . При помощи привода через приводной вал 2, рычаг 3 с держателем 5 и закрепленной в нем емкостью 6 приводитс  во вращение в вертикальной плоскости. В зависимости от вида перемешиваемого материала механизмом 11 регулировани  угла наклона держатель 5 с емкостью 6 отклон етс  на определенный угол, вследствие чего емкость 6 получает дополнительное сложное вращательно-колебательное движение вокруг оси 7. 1 ил. The invention relates to the field of mixing liquids, in particular paints, in a closed container by rotating the latter and improves the quality of mixing. By means of a drive, through the drive shaft 2, the lever 3 with the holder 5 and the container 6 fixed in it is rotated in a vertical plane. Depending on the type of material being mixed by the tilt angle adjustment mechanism 11, the holder 5 with the capacity 6 is deflected by a certain angle, as a result of which the capacity 6 receives an additional complex rotational-oscillatory movement around the axis 7. 1 sludge.

Loose material mixer

Continuous mixer

Использование: приготовление формовочных смесей, примен емых в литейном производстве. Сущность изобретени : планетарный вал и водило выполнены с передаточным отношением 0,4...0,7. 2 табл. Use: preparation of molding compounds used in foundry. The essence of the invention: the planetary shaft and the carrier are made with a gear ratio of 0.4 ... 0.7. 2 tab.

Device for mixing or combining of varnishes, paints or analogues, comprises central and eccentric shafts operated by a motor, and a lift extracted manually using linear guides supported by a bottom arm

The device for mixing or combining of varnishes, paints or analogues, comprises central and eccentric shafts (24, 25) operated by a motor, a lift (57) extracted manually using linear guides supported by a bottom arm to which a bottom plate (43) is connected in order to carry varnish container, a first unit to transmit the movement of the shaft to the top plate (42) to make the container turn itself, and the second unit to transmit the movement of the eccentric shaft to plates to bring closer to block and make the container to turn on an orthogonal axis. The device for mixing or combining of varnishes, paints or analogues, comprises central and eccentric shafts (24, 25) operated by a motor, a lift (57) extracted manually using linear guides supported by a bottom arm to which a bottom plate (43) is connected in order to carry varnish container, a first unit to transmit the movement of the shaft to the top plate (42) to make the container turn itself, and the second unit to transmit the movement of the eccentric shaft to plates to bring closer to block and make the container to turn on an orthogonal axis. The lift cooperates with a top arm to carry a plate to block the container. The first unit comprises a first conical gear fixed to the central shaft and coupled to a second gear fixed to an end of a small shaft at its other end. An actuation element is connected to a pulley with the help of a belt connected to the top plate. The plate is rotated by the small shaft, when the container is locked between the top and bottom plate. The second units comprise a worm gear that cooperates with the worm shaft. The gear is provided with a right and left threaded screw with different threads to transmit the movement by the internal screw with the arms, which are provided with the plates for getting closer and moving away the top plate from the bottom plate for tightening and releasing the container. The worm shaft cooperates with an amount of guidance to prevent rotation of the ...

Apparatus for mixing liquids with solids

Mixer

Patent FR2197340A5

Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products

A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products is provided with a gripping and carrier device (14) to transfer at least one container (12) between a magazine (11) and a dosage station (13) for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product, and a box-type holding frame (2) defining a chamber (9) for the housing of magazine (11), gripping and carrier device (14), and dosage station (13); the chamber (9) displaying an access aperture (71) to magazine (11) and being crossed by a sterile air flow adapted to avoid the entry of air from the external environment through aperture (71) itself.

Automatic diagnostic analyzer and method

Verfahren zum Isolieren und Amplifizieren einer Target-Nukleinsäuresequenz, die in einer Flüssigkeitsprobe vorliegen kann, wobei das Verfahren die automatisierten Schritte: a) Kombinieren eines festen Trägermaterials und einer Flüssigkeitsprobe für einen Zeitraum und unter Bedingungen, die ausreichend sind, damit eine Target-Nukleinsäure, die die Target-Sequenz enthält, an dem festen Trägermaterial immobilisiert werden kann; b) Isolieren des festen Trägermaterials von anderem Material, das in der Flüssigkeitsprobe vorhanden ist, in einer Trennungsstation; c) Reinigen der Target-Nukleinsäure in der Trennungsstation durch Absaugen der Flüssigkeitsprobe vom festen Trägermaterial und Waschen des festen Trägermaterials einmal oder mehrere Male mit einem Waschpuffer; d) Transportieren der gereinigten Target-Nukleinsäure zu einer Amplifikations-Inkubations-Station, die einen Temperatur-regulierten Inkubator hat, und e) Inkubieren der gereinigten Target-Nukleinsäure zusammen mit einem Amplifikations-Reagens oder mehreren Amplifikations-Reagenzien in dem Temperatur-regulierten Inkubator für einen Zeitraum und unter Bedingungen, die ausreichend sind, um zuzulassen, dass die Target-Sequenz amplifiziert wird, wobei die Trennungsstation und die... A method for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence that may be present in a fluid sample, the method comprising the automated steps of: a) combining a solid support material and a fluid sample for a time and under conditions sufficient to allow a target nucleic acid to containing the target sequence, can be immobilized on the solid support material; b) isolating the solid support material from other material present in the fluid sample in a separation station; c) purifying the target nucleic acid in the separation station by aspirating the fluid sample from the solid support and washing the solid support once or several times with a wash buffer; d) transporting the purified target nucleic acid to an amplification ...

Three-dimensional stirring/mixing utensils

An apparatus and method for producing an orbital movement in a plane for a fluid sample

An apparatus (10) for producing an orbital movement in a plane (20) is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises a lower shaft (40) and an upper shaft (30), being parallelly and eccentrically attached to one another, and a platform (50) mounted on the upper shaft (30). A ring gear (60) is attached to the platform (50) and coaxially rotatable about the upper shaft (30). A gear wheel (80) is coaxially rotatably mounted on the lower shaft (40) and engages with the ring gear (60).

Device for homogenization and separation of samples

Vorrichtung zur Homogenisierung und Separation von Medien (10), umfassend eine Zentrifuge (40, 70), die einen um eine Motorachse (A) eines Zentrifugenmotors (12, 42, 72) drehbaren Zentrifugenrotor (14, 44, 74) mit einem Rotorkorpus aufweist, mit dem wenigstens eine Rotationseinheit (16, 48, 80) derart verbunden ist, dass dieser zusätzlich um eine zur Motorachse (A) verschiedene Rotationseinheits-Drehachse drehbar ausgebildet ist, und diese über einen Rotationseinheits-Antrieb antreibbar ist, wobei Mittel vorgesehen sind, durch die wenigstens zwei unterschiedliche Drehgeschwindigkeiten der Rotationseinheit (16, 48, 80) einstellbar sind, wobei der Rotationseinheits-Antrieb derart ausgebildet ist, dass wenigstens ein Übertragerzahnrad (54a, 54b) vorgesehen ist, das mit einer Verzahnung (50a, 50b), die fest gegenüber der drehenden Motorachse (A) angeordnet ist und mit der an der Rotationseinheit (16, 48, 80) angeformten Verzahnung (18) in Eingriff steht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Übertragerzahnrad als Zahnradpaar (52) ausgebildet ist, wobei ein erstes Übertragerzahnrad (54) mit einer gegenüber der Motorachse (A) drehfesten Verzahnung (50) in Eingriff steht und das zweite Übertragerzahnrad (56) mit der Rotationseinheitsverzahnung (18).

Mixing process and apparatus

1387402 Centrifugal casting of plastic material TECHNO-MED Ltd 25 Feb 1972 [2 March 1971 14 June 1971] 5746/71 and 27785/71 Heading B5A [Also in Division B1] A mixer especially for alginate dental moulding materials comprises a rotor 15 rotating about a vertical axis and carrying a holder 25 for a mixing vessel 14 simultaneously rotating about an inclined axis, the rotor 15 being driven at such a speed that a centrifugal field of not less than 20 g. (and preferably 50 g.) is produced at the centre of the holder 25. The rotational axis of the holder intersects the vertical at an angle of 15-70 degrees, (preferably 55 degrees to the horizontal) and the rotors are driven in opposite directions at a speed ratio between 3 : 1 and 10 : 1 and at such speed that all parts of the holder 25 have a resultant angular velocity about the vertical rotary axis in the same direction as the rotor 15. The rotor 15 has an adjustable counterbalance 23; the mixing time may be controlled by a timer 45; there may be a single driving motor 30, or separate motors; the apparatus may be secured to a bench by a suction pad 48. With a main rotor speed of 2,300 rev./min. and holder speed of 500 rev./min. and a radius of 1À5 inch from the axis of the rotor 15 to the centre of the mixing vessel bottom, a centrifugal field of the order of 100-200 g. is obtained. The time taken to accelerate to full speed is about 3 secs. and the total mixing time 5-25 sees. Centrifugal casting.-If the mixing vessel have a suitable interval profile and the process be continued until the materials harden, they may be removed as a moulded mass.

Mixer

1. СМЕСИТЕЛЬ, содержащий установленный в опорной раме с возможностью врашени  относительно горизонтальной оси герметичный барабан, имеюш,ий в продольном сечении форму эллипса или соединенных большими основани ми усеченных конусов, смонтированный внутри герметичного барабана перпендикул рно его оси вращени  лопастной вал, привод вращени  и расположенный в одной из вершин герметичного барабана затвор, отличающийс  тем, что, с целью повыщени  надежности и производительности путем сокращени  продолжительности загрузки и разгрузки , он снабжен дополнительным затвором и размещенной в центре пересечени  осей вращени  герметичного барабана и лопастного вала соосно им планетарно-дифференциальной зубчатой передачей со сцепной муфтой и установленными на опорной раме верхним и нижним индивидуальными приводами со сцепными муфтами дл  включени  затворов и фиксации герметичного барабана в положени  загрузки и выгрузки, причем дополнительный затвор установлен в противоположной основному затвору верщине барабана, лопастной вал выполнен из двух оппозитно установленных частей, ведуща  шестерн  планетарно-дифференциальi ной зубчатой передачи соединена с приводом вращени , ведома  щестерн  по (Л средством сцепной муфты соединена с опорной рамой, а к сателлитам жестко прикреплены оппозитно установленные части лопастного вала с закрепленными на концах сцепными муфтами дл  включени  затворов. 2. Смеситель по п. 1 отличающийс  тем, что каждый из затворов выполнен в виде установленной с возможностью вращени  относительно лопастного вала секторной в плане пластины в форме усеченного конуса. 00 Од сд 1. A MIXER containing a hermetic drum mounted in a support frame with a possibility of a vertical axis section, having an ellipse shape or longitudinal cross-section of a truncated cone connected in large lengths, mounted inside a hermetic drum perpendicular to its axis of rotation, a paddle shaft, a rotation drive and in one of the tops of the hermetic drum, the valve, characterized in that, in ...

Medicinal powder stirring machine and stirring method thereof

本发明公开了一种药粉搅拌机及其搅拌方法，本发明包括基础组件、搅拌组件、下料组件、以及转动组件四部分。基础组件包括基座、动力盒、以及搅拌机壳体；搅拌组件为四个，呈十字两两对应安装在所述搅拌机壳体的四周，所述搅拌滚筒内设有搅拌桨，所述搅拌桨与所述驱动电机的输出轴连接；下料组件安装在所述基座的一侧、并位于所述搅拌机壳体的下方，包括四个由铁板围成的料斗，所述料斗呈漏斗状，两端空心；转动组件包括安装在所述动力盒一端的第一电机。本发明用于药粉搅拌，具有四个搅拌滚筒，且同时具有自转和公转两种转动方向，可同时进行多个药粉之间的配比、搅拌，效率高、搅拌均匀、不易发生比重偏析和积聚，自动化程度高。

Rotating tumbler operating about substantially mutually orthogonal axes

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A device for mixing materials in a container, said device providing rotation of the container about two axes perpendicular to one another. The device comprises a first frame mounted rotatably on a pedestal and a second frame mounted rotatably within said first frame and provided with a wheel-like element being in engagement with a circular raceway so positioned that the second frame rotates about a second axis which is generally perpendicular to the first axis. The design of the frames makes it possible to position one or more containers within the second, internal frame so that additional centripetal acceleration of the material to be mixed is created whereby vibration and balance problems are reduced. The device thus provides greater versatility and simpler design than that of known devices.

Mixing machine for mixing varnishes, paints and the like

Rotation mixer with improved belt drive

A rotation mixer including a housing, a drive unit coupled to the housing, a carriage mounted on the drive unit for rotation relative to the housing, and a basket mounted for rotation relative to the carriage. The basket receives material to be mixed. The carriage includes an arm and a drive line coupled to the arm. The arm is mounted on the drive unit for rotation about a first axis relative to the housing, and the drive line converts rotation of the arm into rotation of the basket about a second axis relative to the arm during use of the rotation mixer. The drive line illustratively includes a belt and plurality of pulleys upon which the belt travels in a continuous loop, the belt engaging with a gear on the basket to cause rotation of the basket.

Method for producing raw concrete

1402473 Containers R NOHMURA 14 Dec 1972 [23 Aug 1972] 57793/72 Heading B8D [Also in Division B1] Concrete is produced by enclosing predetermined amounts of sand, ballast and cement, A, B, C in a container 30 having an opening 32 at the top and bottom, each opening closable by a lid 35, the container is placed in a rotatable drum 21 and water is added to the mix, compressed air is also added to bring the container into pressure contact with the drum, rotation of the drum when inclined produces the concrete. The container has a belt 31 by which it can be placed in a drum and removed for movement on a sight to a required location. Each opening 32 has a tube 33 attached thereto; the container is made of glass fibre and resin sheet. Drum 21 is rotated by a motor attached to an outer cylindrical member 13 via a chain and sprocket 26. Member 13 is tiltable by means of a motor driving worm 18 and wheel 15.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXING MATERIAL (S)

Automated analyzing instrument and method

다수의 진단 분석을 동시에 수행하기 위한 자동 분석기는 반응 리셉터클내에 포함된 유체 샘플들에 대해 별개의 각도의 분석이 수행되는 다수의 스테이션, 또는 모듈을 포함한다. 분석기는 표본 샘플을 자동으로 준비하고, 소정의 기간동안 소정의 온도에서 이 샘플을 인큐베이션하고, 분석물 분리 절차를 수행하고, 타겟 분석물(target analyte)의 존재를 확인하는 스테이션들을 포함한다. 자동 리셉터클 이송 시스템은 한 스테이션으로부터 다음의 스테이션으로 반응 리셉터클을 이동시킨다. 분석기는 또한 기계에 접근하기 쉬운 방식으로 다수의 표본 튜브와 폐기할 수 있는 피펫 팁을 운반하기 위한 장치, 고체지지 물질의 부유물을 함유하는 타겟 포획 시약의 용기를 교반하여 이 용기에 대해 기계적인 접근을 할 수 있게 하는 장치, 및 온도 제어 환경에서 시약의 용기를 지지하고 이 용기에 대해 기계적으로 접근할 수 있게 하는 장치를 포함한다. 자동 진단 분석을 수행하기 위한 방법은 타겟 분석물을 격리 및 증폭시키기 위한 자동 공정을 포함한다. 이 공정은 반응 리셉터클의 내용물을 인큐베이션하기 위한 스테이션과 유체 샘플로부터 고체지지 물질에 접합된 타겟 분석물을 분리하기 위한 스테이션 사이에서 유체 샘플과 고체지지 물질을 포함하는 다수의 반응 리셉터클의 각각을 자동으로 이동시킴으로써 수행된다. 증폭 시약은 분석물 분리 단계 후 최종 인큐베이션 단계 전에 분리된 분석물에 대해 첨가된다. Automated analyzers for simultaneously performing multiple diagnostic analyzes include multiple stations, or modules, in which a separate angle analysis is performed on fluid samples contained within a reaction receptacle. The analyzer includes stations that automatically prepare a sample sample, incubate the sample at a predetermined temperature for a period of time, perform an analyte separation procedure, and confirm the presence of a target analyte. An automatic receptacle transfer system moves the reaction receptacle from one station to the next. The analyzer also provides mechanical access to the vessel by agitating a vessel of target capture reagent containing a suspension of solid support material, a device for transporting multiple sample tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-friendly manner. And an apparatus for supporting a vessel of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and for mechanically accessing the vessel. Methods for performing automated diagnostic assays include automated processes for isolating and amplifying target analytes. This process automatically separates each of the plurality of reaction receptacles including the fluid sample and the solid support material between the station for incubating the contents of the ...

Apparatus and method for producing an orbital movement in a plane for a fluid sample

An apparatus ( 10 ) for producing an orbital movement in a plane ( 20 ) is disclosed. The apparatus ( 10 ) comprises a lower shaft ( 40 ) and an upper shaft ( 30 ), being parallelly and eccentrically attached to one another, and a platform ( 50 ) mounted on the upper shaft ( 30 ). A ring gear ( 60 ) is attached to the platform ( 50 ) and coaxially rotatable about the upper shaft ( 30 ). A gear wheel ( 80 ) is coaxially rotatably mounted on the lower shaft ( 40 ) and engages with the ring gear ( 60 ).

Apparatus for mixing, agitating, abrading or crushing various materials

Method and device for mixing pulverous or granular materials

The invention relates to a method for mixing pulverous or granular materials, wherein a mixing vessel (2) is filled with a specified amount of the materials to be mixed, an opening of the mixing vessel is covered with a mixing cover (4), the mixing vessel covered by the mixing cover is brought into a specifiable feed position within a grasping region of a mixing device (12), a handling head (18) of the mixing device, which handling head can be rotated about at least one axis and/or can be moved in at least one direction of motion, is brought into a starting position corresponding to the specified feed position, the mixing vessel is grasped in the feed position by the handling head, the mixing vessel is moved by the mixing device into at least one mixing position in accordance with a specified mixing process and the contained materials are mixed, and, after the conclusion of the mixing process, the mixing vessel is brought into a specifiable delivery position different from the feed position and the at least one mixing position by means of the handling head and is released from the mixing device in the specified delivery position while covered by the mixing cover.

ADAPTER FOR HOLDING A CONTAINER IN A MIXING DEVICE, AND MIXING DEVICE AND MIXING METHOD HAVING ONE OF THE DESIGNED ADAPTERS

A kind of medicine power stirrer and its stirring means

本发明公开了一种药粉搅拌机及其搅拌方法，本发明包括基础组件、搅拌组件、下料组件、以及转动组件四部分。基础组件包括基座、动力盒、以及搅拌机壳体；搅拌组件为四个，呈十字两两对应安装在所述搅拌机壳体的四周，所述搅拌滚筒内设有搅拌桨，所述搅拌桨与所述驱动电机的输出轴连接；下料组件安装在所述基座的一侧、并位于所述搅拌机壳体的下方，包括四个由铁板围成的料斗，所述料斗呈漏斗状，两端空心；转动组件包括安装在所述动力盒一端的第一电机。本发明用于药粉搅拌，具有四个搅拌滚筒，且同时具有自转和公转两种转动方向，可同时进行多个药粉之间的配比、搅拌，效率高、搅拌均匀、不易发生比重偏析和积聚，自动化程度高。

Rotating device for turning one or more vessels arranged in a circle

Three-dimensional stirring/mixing utensils

本发明提供搅拌和/或混合用具(10、40)，例如罐、平底锅和类似物，以用于通过在食品可以翻滚或以其他方式在三维中移动的环境中混合并且也可能地加热食品来制备用于消费的食品。根据本发明的某些实施方案的用具包括包含被安装以用于围绕三个正交的轴线旋转的食物室(16)的烹饪或油炸用具(10)。根据本发明的其他的实施方案的用具组合地使用被安装成用于围绕两个相互地正交的轴线(52a、56a)旋转的食物室(50)和被围绕第三轴线(78a)驱动的搅拌装置(78)。食品可以借助于以下中的一个或多个被加热：红外或微波辐射加热器、感应线圈和热传导或对流的加热器。此外，在具体的实施方案中，用具可以被以可变的速度和/或根据界定适合于不同的食物制备程序的预确定的操作循环的所选择的程序驱动。

Automated diagnostic analyzer and method

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

A kind of equipment for homogenizing and separating sample

本发明涉及用来均质化和分离介质(10)的设备及其方法，所述设备包括具有离心机转子(14、44、74)的离心机(40、70)，所述离心机转子可以绕离心机马达(12、42、72)的马达轴线(A)旋转，并且所述离心机转子包括转子主体，至少一个旋转单元(16、48、80)连接到所述转子主体，以使得所述旋转单元额外地能够适于绕不同于所述马达轴线(A)的旋转单元的旋转轴线旋转，所述旋转单元能够通过旋转单元驱动装置驱动，该旋转单元驱动装置设置有能够用于对所述旋转单元设定至少两个不同旋转速度的装置，所述旋转单元在其周边部分上具有齿(18)，所述旋转单元能够通过所述齿而被驱动，所述旋转单元驱动装置包括齿，所述齿与所述离心机马达相关联。

Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products

A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products is provided with a gripping and carrier device (14) to transfer at least one container (12) between a magazine (11) and a dosage station (13) for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product, and a box-type holding frame (2) defining a chamber (9) for the housing of magazine (11), gripping and carrier device (14), and dosage station (13); the chamber (9) displaying an access aperture (71) to magazine (11) and being crossed by a sterile air flow adapted to avoid the entry of air from the external environment through aperture (71) itself.

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CRUDE CONCRETE

System and method for incubating the contents of a reaction vessel

Automatisiertes klinisches Analysegerät zur Durchführung eines Assays, umfassend: (i) eine Computersteuerung, die eine Analysegerätsteuerung und eine Assay-Programmierungs-Software ausführt, um den Betrieb von Stationen des Analysegeräts und die Bewegung von Reaktionsbehältern in dem Analysegerät zu koordinieren, um Nukleinsäuren, die zu wenigstens einem Organismus oder einer Zelle von Interesse gehören, aus einer Flüssigkeitsprobe zu isolieren und zu amplifizieren; (ii) einen Inkubator zum Halten mehrerer Reaktionsbehälter in einer Temperatur-kontrollierten Kammer, der erlaubt, dass Reaktionsbehälter automatisch in die Kammer gestellt und aus der Kammer entfernt werden; (iii) eine magnetische Trennungs-Waschstation, die einen magnetischen Trennungs-Wasch-Vorgang an den Flüssigkeitsinhaltelt werden, automatisch durchführt; (iv) Probenbehälter; (v) Einweg-Pipettenspitzen und (vi) ein Target-Fangreagens. An automated clinical analyzer for performing an assay, comprising: (i) a computer controller that executes analyzer control and assay programming software to coordinate the operation of analyzer stations and the movement of reaction vessels in the analyzer to detect nucleic acids belong to at least one organism or cell of interest, to isolate and amplify from a fluid sample; (ii) an incubator for holding a plurality of reaction vessels in a temperature-controlled chamber that allows reaction vessels to be automatically placed in the chamber and removed from the chamber; (iii) automatically performs a magnetic separation washing station which carries out a magnetic separation washing operation to the liquid; (iv) sample containers; (v) disposable pipette tips; and (vi) a target capture reagent.

Apparatus for producing impression materials

Mixer for fluid products

A mixer (10) for fluid products, comprising a base (13), a support structure (22) mounted on the base and rotatable about a first axis of rotation, and a housing structure (24) having at least one housing for a container of fluid products to be mixed, which housing structure (24) is mounted on the support structure (22) at a radial distance from the first axis of rotation. The housing structure (24) can be rotated about a second axis of rotation which is at a radial distance from the first axis of rotation. A motor (17) is mounted on the base (13) for transmitting a rotational movement to the support structure (22) about the first axis of rotation by means of a first transmission. A second transmission transmits the rotational movement to the housing structure (24) about the second axis of rotation. The housing for a fluid product container is at a radial distance from the second axis of rotation so as to impart, during use, a combined epicyclic movement to at least one container accommodated on the housing structure (24).

An apparatus and method for producing an orbital movement in a plane for a fluid sample

Method and device for mixing substances

Mixing device for pastes

A mixing device for pastes has a holder (18) mounted on a rotor (10) for accommodating a mixing container (19), the holder (18) being rotatable relative to the rotor (10) about an axis (16) eccentric to the rotor axis (15). During the rotation of the rotor (10), gearing (20...22) ensures that the holder (18) is rotated in the mixing phase about its eccentric axis (16) in such a way that the mixing container (19) performs an overall rotary and reciprocating movement and the container contents (29) are subjected to a shaking movement. The gearing (20...22) can be changed over during the rotor rotation in such a way that the holder (18) is released following the mixing phase and in a directly following compression phase is set in a fixed orientation with regard to the rotor (10), in which orientation the ready-mixed paste is pressed against a discharge piston (55) provided in the container (19) and is thereby vented. <IMAGE>

A method with its corresponding devices to disperse a first material in a mobile mass of a second material (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

A method with its corresponding devices for dispersing a first material in a moving mass of a second material characterized by: the steps of enclosing the mass in a mixing vessel; providing partition means in or towards the peripheral walls of the vessel and attached thereto for the generation of waves oppositely directed inward in the mass by relative rotation of the mass and vessel around an axis of rotation disposed at an angle with respect to to the horizontal; and causing the relative rotation about the axis to cause the waves generated to be confused in a mixing disturbance at least in the surface area of the mass to effect the dispersion of the first material in the mass. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Device for agitating the fluid contents of a container

Sludge conditioning device

本发明涉及污泥处理设备领域，具体是涉及一种污泥调质装置，包括进料螺旋输送机、运输机构和出料螺旋输送机，运输机构包括驱动组件、进料组件、运输组件、传动组件和若干个搅拌组件，驱动组件安装在运输组件的一侧且两者之间传动连接，进料组件设置在运输组件的上端，传动组件设置在运输组件的另一端，若干个搅拌组件呈圆周分布在运输组件内，且每个搅拌组件均通过传动组件与运输组件传动连接，运输组件的正下方设有承接组件。本发明在使用时，能够进行持续工作，从而提高污泥调质的效率，并且能够在调质的过程中，将分离出来的污水过滤出来，减轻污泥后续脱水工作中的工作量，本发明还能够减轻设备的工作强度，延长使用寿命。

Mixing device

Automated diagnostic analyzer and method

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next.; The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte.

Meat processor and process for treating meat

Agitator with two simultaneous axes of rotation

Luminometer for automatic analyser

An instrument for detecting the amount of light emitted from the contents of a receptacle vessel, said instrument comprising: structure defining a transport path along which a plurality of adjacently-arranged receptacle vessels are moved through the instrument; a photosensitive device disposed along said transport path and constructed and arranged to detect light emitted from the contents of a receptacle vessel operatively positioned with respect to said photosensitive device; and a receptacle vessel isolating device positioned adjacent said transport path and constructed and arranged to pivot between: (1) a first position permitting the plurality of adjacently-arranged receptacle vessels to be moved along said transport path; and (2) a second position operatively engaging one of said receptacle vessels disposed on said transport path and operatively positioned with respect to said photosensitive device, said receptacle vessel isolating device being constructed and arranged to substantially prevent light from sources other than said operatively positioned receptacle vessel engaged by said receptacle vessel isolating device from being detected by said photosensitive device, said receptacle vessel isolating device being constructed and arranged to pivotally rotate between said first and second positions and including structure at least partially surrounding a receptacle vessel engaged by said receptacle vessel isolating device when said receptacle vessel isolating device is in said second position.

Mixing apparatus

A mixing apparatus for providing gyroscopic movement to a mixing container via a direct drive system including a fixed ring gear, a planetary gear engaging the ring gear and a mechanism for rotating the container both about a center drive axis and an orbiting axis which is angularly displaced from the center drive axis. The invention also relates to a mechanism for facilitating insertion and removal of the container from the mixing apparatus including a mixer chassis and a top lid and lid closure assembly which are pivotally connected to a portion of the mixer chassis.

Mechanical stirrer

A mechanical stirrer is described, consisting of a base body (1) and of a rotary device (2) . The rotary device is actuated by a stepping motor. The rotary device further comprises a series of housings (3) accommodating the containers to be agitated. Said housings (3) are suitably shaped and sized to accommodate the container to be agitated, resting thereon. Preferably, said plate (2) is interchangeable. Advantageously, the housings (3) comprise a series of grooves (7) through which concentric rings (8) run, carried by a fixed plate (9) found on the base (1) .

Automated diagnostic analyzer and method

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte.

Automated diagnostic analyzer and method

An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next. The analyzer further includes devices for carrying a plurality of specimen tubes and disposable pipette tips in a machine-accessible manner, a device for agitating containers of target capture reagents comprising suspensions of solid support material and for presenting the containers for machine access thereto, and a device for holding containers of reagents in a temperature controlled environment and presenting the containers for machine access thereto. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte. The process is performed by automatically moving each of a plurality of reaction receptacles containing a solid support material and a fluid sample between stations for incubating the contents of the reaction receptacle and for separating the target analyte bound to the solid support from the fluid sample. An amplification reagent is added to the separated analyte after the analyte separation step and before a final incubation step.

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Multiple rotation materials processor

A multiple rotation materials processor for trituration or mixing of materials comprises a first and second coupled differential gear assemblies rotatingly positioned on a mount, and an outer container rotatingly coupled to a first differential gear assembly containing an inner container in which processants to be triturated or mixed are stored. A first motor fixed to the mount rotates the coupled gear assemblies about a first axis wherein the outer container revolves thereabout. A second motor fixed to an opposite side of the mount, and cylinder container mounted on the rotating second gear assembly and effected by a second axis perpendicular to the coupled rotation of the gear assemblies. A gas conduit leads into a space within the outer container surrounding the inner container whereby the ambient temperature and pressure of the processant can be controlled.

Mixer for fluid products

A mixer for fluid products, comprising a base, a support structure mounted on the base and rotatable about a first axis of rotation, and a housing structure having at least one housing for a container of fluid products to be mixed, which housing structure is mounted on the support structure at a radial distance from the first axis of rotation. The housing structure can be rotated about a second axis of rotation which is at a radial distance from the first axis of rotation. A motor is mounted on the base for transmitting a rotational movement to the support structure about the first axis of rotation by means of a first transmission. A second transmission transmits the rotational movement to the housing structure about the second axis of rotation. The housing for a fluid product container is at a radial distance from the second axis of rotation so as to impart, during use, a combined epicyclic movement to at least one container accommodated on the housing structure.

Mixer for capsule for dental restorative material