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Apparatus for measuring the coagulation characteristics of test liquids
Assignee: CA Casyso AG
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Filing: 1995-10-13
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Granted: 1998-07-07
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Expires: 2015-10-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for measuring the coagulation characteristics of test liquids, in particular of blood samples, is provided. The apparatus comprises a plate (2, 20) with a bearing (3, 23) arranged in the plate (2, 20) and having an axis of symmetry which is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the plate. A shaft (1, 24) has a longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the plate and is connected with the bearing (3, 23). The first end of the shaft is located on one side of the plate (2, 20) and the second end of the shaft is located on the opposite side of the plate (2, 20). The apparatus further comprises means for sensing the rotational movement of the shaft (1, 24). A stem (29) is provided at the second end of the shaft (1, 24). A cup (40) serves for receiving the liquid. The inner contour of the cup is larger than the outer contour of the stem (29). The cup receives at least part of the stem. Finally, means for rotating the cup and the stem relative to each other and a spring device (4, 26) at the shaft (1, 24) are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Calatzis
- 👤 Andreas Calatzis
- 👤 Pablo Fritzsche
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:29
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/483; G01N33/487; G01N33/49; G01N33/4905; G01N11/00; G01N11/10; G01N11/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
Apparatus for measuring the coagulation characteristics of test liquids, in particular of blood samples, said apparatus comprising a plate means defining a plane, bearing means having an axis of symmetry, said bearing means being disposed in said plate means with said axis of symmetry extending substantially perpendicular to said plane, shaft means having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, said shaft means being rotatably supported in said bearing means to extend substantially perpendicular to said plane with said first end being disposed on one side of said plate and said second end on the other side of said plate, means for sensing a rotational movement of said shaft means, a stem being provided at said second end and having an outer contour, a cup for receiving said test liquid, said cup having an inner contour which is larger than said outer contour of said stem and receiving at least part of said stem, means for rotating said cup and said stem relative to each other, and spring means arranged at said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
Apparatus for measuring the coagulation characteristics of test liquids, in particular of blood samples, said apparatus comprising a plate means defining a plane, bearing means having an axis of symmetry, said bearing means being disposed in said plate means with said axis of symmetry extending substantially perpendicular to said plane, shaft means having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, said shaft means being rotatably supported in said bearing means to extend substantially perpendicular to said plane with said first end being disposed on one side of said plate and said second end on the other side of said plate, means for sensing a rotational movement of said shaft means, a stem being provided at said second end and having an outer contour, a cup for receiving said test liquid, said cup having an inner contour which is larger than said outer contour of said stem and receiving at least part of said stem, means for rotating said cup and said stem relative to each other, and spring means arranged at said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said rotating means being arranged to drive said shaft means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
The apparatus of claim 1, comprising a cup receiver for receiving said cup, said cup receiver having a first plane side and two spaced through-bores having a first diameter and extending substantially perpendicular to said first side, two guide rods each having a respective one end connected to said plate and a respective other end extending parallel to said shaft means, said guide rods being spaced corresponding to said spacing of said through-bores and extending substantially perpendicular to said plane, said guide rods being dimensioned to just fit into said through-bores so as to allow a sliding movement of said cup receiver on said guide rods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 3, comprising a first member provided in said cup receiver close to said first side thereof, and a second member at or within said plate, said first and second members exerting an attractive force onto each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein one of said members is a magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said spring means comprises a first end and a second end, said first end being connected to said shaft and said spring means extending substantially parallel to said plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 6, comprising two guide drums projecting in a substantially perpendicular direction to said plane, said second end of said spring means being arranged between said guide drums with a predetermined play therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 7, comprising a support plate having two spaced elongate holes with parallel longitudinal axes, a respective guide pin arranged in each of said elongate holes and connected to said plate for providing a defined sliding movement of said support plate in the longitudinal direction of said elongate holes within a predetermined region.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 8, comprising means for moving said pins by means of said support plate and a receiver mounted at said support plate and having two spaced parallel legs, an eccenter being disposed between said legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rotating means drives said cup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said spring means comprises a leaf spring or a spring wire.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said spring means comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 10, said spiral spring comprising one end fixed to said plate means and another end fixed to said shaft means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said bearing means comprising a ball bearing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least part of said shaft means is made of aluminum.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1, comprising a slit provided at said first end of said shaft means for receiving a mirror or the like.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said mirror is a plane mirror or a concave mirror.
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