Patents Assigned to ABX S.A.
  • Patent number: 5287733
    Abstract: A system collects fluid waste within a closed waste vessel where a waste disposal cycle is determined based upon the pressure level within the waste vessel. In the preferred embodiment, a closed liquid waste vessel accepts waste solutions through conduits having valves controlling conduit fluid communication with treatment vessels. A pressure sensor determines the level of pressure within the waste vessel. A pressurizing device reduces the level of pressure within the vessel. When the pressure within the vessel is lowered to a predetermined level, the valve is opened. When the pressure sensed within the liquid waste vessel then rises above an appointed value, the valve is closed, completing the waste collection of a treated sample. This corresponds to the point in time when the treatment vessel is empty, allowing a sudden rush of air into the waste vessel, raising the vessel pressure to ambient and closing the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignees: Horiba Ltd., ABX S.A.
    Inventors: Narihiro Oku, Hitoshi Mitani, Hiroaki Takahasi
  • Patent number: 5138181
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for counting and determining at least one leucocytic sub-population, comprising a case for injecting a flow of sample to be analyzed inside a measurement tank through which a light beam passes, comprising internal and external nozzles for sleeving the sample by means of a pressurized liquid. Electrodes for the resistivity measurements of the leucocytic sub-population are component elements of the injection case. Units for collecting and processing the signals delivered by the optical sensor and the electrodes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: ABX S.A.
    Inventors: Didier Lefevre, Henri Champseix, Serge Champseix