Abstract: A chemical analyzer includes a transport mechanism having a rotatable turntable adapted to hold a plurality of reagent test slides, a sample metering device, an incubator or temperature controller, a reflectometer and associated electronics and software. The rotatable turntable preferably holds up to twelve slides about its circumference, which slides are loaded onto the turntable by an inserter mechanism. The turntable positions the reagent test slides under the metering device, which device deposits a predetermined amount of sample onto each slide. The turntable also carries the slides above a reflectometer. After testing has been completed, an ejector mechanism automatically removes the reagent slides from the turntable.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 1993
Date of Patent:
August 9, 1994
Assignee:
VetTest S.A.
Inventors:
Thomas Heidt, Henry Will, Greydon Rhodes, Armand Plasensia, Roger Clampitt
Abstract: A chemical analyzer includes a transport mechanism having a rotatable turntable adapted to hold a plurality of reagent test slides, a sample metering device, an incubator or temperature controller, a reflectometer and associated electronics and software. The rotatable turntable preferably holds up to twelve slides about its circumference, which slides are loaded onto the turntable by an inserter mechanism. The turntable positions the reagent test slides under the metering device, which device deposits a predetermined amount of sample onto each slide. The turntable also carries the slides above a reflectometer. After testing has been completed, an ejector mechanism automatically removes the reagent slides from the turntable.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 5, 1993
Assignee:
VetTest S.A.
Inventors:
Thomas Heidt, Henry Will, Greydon Rhodes, Armand Plasensia, Roger Clampitt
Abstract: A chemical analyzer includes a transport mechanism having a rotatable turntable adapted to hold a plurality of reagent test slides, a sample metering device, an incubator or temperature controller, a reflectometer and associated electronics and software. The rotatable turntable preferably holds up to twelve slides about its circumference, which slides are loaded onto the turntable by an inserter mechanism. The turntable positions the reagent test slides under the metering device, which device deposits a predetermined amount of sample onto each slide. The turntable also carries the slides above a reflectometer. After testing has been completed, an ejector mechanism automatically removes the reagent slides from the turntable.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 22, 1989
Date of Patent:
February 18, 1992
Assignee:
Vettest S.A.
Inventors:
Thomas Heidt, Henry Will, Greydon Rhodes, Armand Placensia