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Reagent container for analytical rotor
Assignee: Abaxis Inc
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Filing: 1992-02-11
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Granted: 1994-04-19
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Expires: 2012-02-11
Abstract
Abstract An analytical rotor which comprises a receptacle for receiving a post on a centrifuge and a sealed rigid container in the rotor body proximate to the receptacle is provided. The seal on the container is opened when the post is inserted in the receptacle, thereby releasing a liquid in the container. The seal is preferably opened through the displacement of the container caused by positioning of the rotor on the centrifuge post.
Inventors
- 👤 Tammy L. Burd
- 👤 Carol T. Schembri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/483; G01N33/487; G01N33/49; G01N33/491; G01N21/00; G01N21/01; G01N21/03; G01N21/07; G01N35/00; G01N35/10; G01N35/1002; G01N2035/00465; G01N2035/00495; G01N35/02; G01N35/04; G01N2035/0401; G01N2035/0403; G01N2035/0405; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/11; Y10T436/111666
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An analytical rotor for use with a centrifuge, the rotor comprising: a rotor body having an axis of rotation, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a receptacle on a surface of the rotor body for receiving a post on the centrifuge; a container holding a liquid and comprising a seal, wherein the container is movably positioned in a chamber of the body adjacent to the receptacle; means for engaging and holding a portion of the seal against displacement relative to the chamber such that insertion of the post into the receptacle displaces the container to open the seal and releases the liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An analytical rotor for use with a centrifuge, the rotor comprising: a rotor body having an axis of rotation, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a receptacle on a surface of the rotor body for receiving a post on the centrifuge; a container holding a liquid and comprising a seal, wherein the container is movably positioned in a chamber of the body adjacent to the receptacle; means for engaging and holding a portion of the seal against displacement relative to the chamber such that insertion of the post into the receptacle displaces the container to open the seal and releases the liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The rotor of claim 1, wherein the seal comprises a laminated foil seal and the means for engaging and holding a portion of the seal comprises a tab anchored to the rotor, such that the foil seal is peeled from the container in response to the insertion of the post in the receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The rotor of claim 1, wherein the container comprises more than one compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rotor of claim 1 further comprising a piston positioned in the receptacle, which piston shifts the container to an open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The rotor of claim 1, wherein the liquid is a reagent for the analysis of blood.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The rotor of claim 5, wherein the reagent is a diluent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The rotor of claim 1, wherein the receptacle is disposed on the bottom surface of the rotor body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rotor of claim 7, wherein the receptacle is positioned at the axis of rotation of the rotor body and the post is a spindle on the centrifuge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The rotor of claim 1, further comprising a receiving chamber for receiving the liquid through a channel connecting the container and the receiving chamber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A rotor of claim 9, wherein the receiving chamber is connected by a channel to a separation chamber located radially outward from the receiving chamber, the separation chamber having a cell trap and a means for introducing a biological sample therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A rotor of claim 9, further comprising a plurality of cuvettes disposed radially outward from the receiving chamber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
An analytical rotor for use with a centrifuge, the rotor comprising: a rotor body having an axis of rotation, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a receptacle on a surface of the rotor body for receiving a post on the centrifuge; a container holding a liquid and comprising a rigid side having a scribe mark, wherein the container is movable positioned in a chamber of the body adjacent to the receptacle; means for engaging and holding a portion of the container against displacement relative to the chamber such that insertion of the post into the receptacle displaces the container, thereby splitting the rigid side along the scribe mark and releasing the liquid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
113 words
An analytical rotor for use with a centrifuge, the rotor comprising: a rotor body having an axis of rotation, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a receptacle on a surface of the rotor body for receiving a post on the centrifuge; a container holding a liquid and comprising a rigid side having a scribe mark, wherein the container is movable positioned in a chamber of the body adjacent to the receptacle; means for engaging and holding a portion of the container against displacement relative to the chamber such that insertion of the post into the receptacle displaces the container, thereby splitting the rigid side along the scribe mark and releasing the liquid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The rotor of claim 12, wherein the rigid side is formed from sheet plastic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
118 words
An analytical rotor for use with a centrifuge, the rotor comprising: a rotor body having a bottom surface; a receptacle on the bottom surface of the rotor body for receiving a post on the centrifuge; a sealed container holding a liquid and comprising a seal, wherein the container is movably positioned in a chamber of the body adjacent to the receptacle; means for engaging and holding a portion of the seal against displacement relative to the chamber such that insertion of the post into the receptacle as the rotor is mounted in the centrifuge displaces the container to thereby open the seal and deliver the liquid through a channel to a receiving chamber as the rotor is spun.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
118 words
An analytical rotor for use with a centrifuge, the rotor comprising: a rotor body having a bottom surface; a receptacle on the bottom surface of the rotor body for receiving a post on the centrifuge; a sealed container holding a liquid and comprising a seal, wherein the container is movably positioned in a chamber of the body adjacent to the receptacle; means for engaging and holding a portion of the seal against displacement relative to the chamber such that insertion of the post into the receptacle as the rotor is mounted in the centrifuge displaces the container to thereby open the seal and deliver the liquid through a channel to a receiving chamber as the rotor is spun.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The rotor of claim 14, wherein the container comprises more then one compartment.
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