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Liquid analysis apparatus

Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-29
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1991-11-29
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Abstract

Abstract An apparatus for batch analysis of liquid samples wherein syringes are employed for delivering repeatable volumes of reagent to a cell prior to the addition of a sample and for withdrawing liquid from the cell after analysis thereof. Sensing means, such as a polarographic oxygen sensor, is mounted in the side wall of the cell with it sensing end contacting the liquid therein. A stirring element is positioned within the cell and rotated about the vertical axis of the cell so that a high tangential stirring force is produced to promote mixing of sample with reagent and to optimize sensor performance, yet only small sample volumes are required. The apparatus is particularly suited for rate sensing batch analysis of biological fluids such as blood or urine.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Deuringer
  • 👤 R Ray
  • 👤 J Sternberg

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 06:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N2035/00465; G01N2035/00534; G01N35/10; G01N35/1009; G01N2035/1025

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim 38 words
A cell as set forth in claim 1 wherein the passages lie in a generally horizontal plane but on an angle with respect to one another, and said bore is located above the conical bottom of said chamber.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3591480A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1977-01-21 1977-07-23 1978-01-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-01-21 1981-07-23 1982-01-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-01-21 1985-07-23 1986-01-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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