Title:
容器のキャップ取り外し装置および方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2005506253
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An automated system and method for individually processing multiple specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid in respective containers. The containers are transported seriatim along a processing path to present them to, at least, a preprocessing apparatus (e.g., a mixing head), and then to a specimen acquisition apparatus, which removes preprocessed specimen fluid from the container for subsequent analytical testing or evaluation. Each apparatus is actuated in response to presentation of a container thereto so as to carry out its respective operation independently. An exemplary system can include, in sequential order, stations for container loading and unloading, container uncapping and cap disposal, specimen mixing, filter loading, specimen acquisition (e.g., by aspiration, and then slide printing), filter disposal, and container resealing. The system is capable of unattended operation for many hours at a time, and can interface with an integrated data management system to provide fully integrated specimen and information management in a complete diagnostic laboratory system.
Inventors:
Mayer William Jay.
Application Number:
JP2003536143A
Publication Date:
March 03, 2005
Filing Date:
October 21, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Monogen Incorporated
International Classes:
B01D61/18; B01D61/22; B01D63/08; G01N1/00; B01D65/08; B01F35/60; B01L3/00; B01L3/14; B01L9/00; B01L9/06; B65B7/16; B65B69/00; B67B7/18; C12M1/00; C12M1/12; C12M1/34; C12Q1/02; G01N1/02; G01N1/10; G01N1/28; G01N1/36; G01N33/483; G01N35/00; G01N35/02; G01N35/04; G01N27/22; G01N35/10; (IPC1-7): B67B7/18; G01N1/28; G01N1/36
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hatsushi Shimizu
Kazunori Hashimoto
Koichi Niimi
Kazunori Hashimoto
Koichi Niimi