Abstract: The invention provides a device (10) for feeding sample containers (18) with an analysis sample (P) to be treated, to a treating apparatus (12) for treating the analysis sample (P), in particular to a centrifuge. The device comprises a conveyer (26, 27) for conveying at least one sample container (14) or at least one carrier containing a sample container (14), wherein the conveyer (26, 27) is configured for receiving multiple sample containers (14) and/or carriers and forms a circulating endless conveyer track. The device further comprises an input station (18) for handing over a sample container (14) or a carrier to the conveyer (26, 27). The input station (18) is displaced (V1, V2), with respect to the conveyer (26, 27), obliquely to the conveying direction (26b, 27b) Hof the conveyer (26, 27).

Abstract: The invention refers to a centrifuge for separating whole blood into its blood components and a method for extracting a highly enriched thrombocyte concentrate out of whole blood. For this purpose, the centrifuge comprises a closed loop and/or open-loop control unit as well as a drive unit coupled to the closed loop and/or open-loop control unit, a rotor (12) having at least two container receptacles (14a, 14b; 16a, 16) for removably holding containers (18, 20, 22, 24) being in fluid communication with each other, at least one sensor arranged between the container receptacles (14a, 14b; 16a, 16b) and coupled with the closed loop and/or open-loop control unit for detecting a separation layer. Herein, a motor/gear unit (30a, 30b, 32a, 32b) coupled to the closed loop and/or open-loop control unit is associated with each of the container receptacles (14a, 14b; 16a, 16b).

Abstract: A method for the cell separation from blood or from blood products, having the following steps: (i) inserting a blood bag (35) containing a blood product into a blood bag section (5) of a cartridge (1) (ii) inserting a tube (36) connected to the blood bag (35) into a product transport path (36) which connects the blood bag (35) to a product bag (33) wherein a first sensor (25) and a second sensor (85) are positioned along the product transport path (36), (iii) inserting the cartridge (1) into a rotor of a centrifuge, (iv) spinning the centrifuge for separating the individual blood components, (v) transporting a predetermined quantity of a blood component along the product transport path (36) at a first flow speed, (vi) detecting the composition of the transported blood component by the first sensor (25). The second sensor (85) also detects the composition of the transported blood component after the first sensor (25) has output a signal corresponding to a predetermined composition of the blood component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction chamber system (10, 70) for processing samples, comprising a reaction chamber (12), a sample carrier (26) arranged at least in the reaction chamber (12). When in operation, said sample carrier can be displaced in relation to the reaction chamber (12) by means of a drive device (30) which is coupled to the sample carrier (26). The reaction chamber system also comprises heating means (50) for warming the samples. The invention is characterized in that the heating means (50, 54) are arranged on the sample carrier (26) and can be displaced with the sample carrier (26) when in operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (1) for accommodating blood bags (35), which is provided for the separation of blood components for the application in a centrifuge. The cartridge (1) has a partition wall (3) which separates a blood bag section (5) positioned radially inside from a product section (7) positioned radially outside, and a cover (9) disposed in a mounting position above the blood bag section (5). The cover (9) is connected to the partition wall (3) pivotally in a first point (11) and detachably in a second point (13), so that the blood bag section (5) is freely accessible by means of laterally pivoting the cover (9) out of the way. The cartridge is applicable in the rotor of a centrifuge.

Abstract: A cartridge (1) for accommodating blood bags (35) to be inserted into a centrifuge is used for the separation of blood components. Said cartridge (1) is provided with a partition wall (3) which separates a blood bag section (5) positioned radially inside from a product section (7) positioned radially outside, wherein a fixture (29) for a filter (31) is provided in the product section (7), a product transport path (36) which leads from the blood bag section (5) via the fixture (29) for the filter (31) to the product section (7). The product transport path (36) coming from the blood bag section (5) leads into the fixture (29) for the filter (31) radially from the outside and from below.

Abstract: The invention provides a device (10) for feeding sample containers (18) with an analysis sample (P) to be treated, to a treating apparatus (12) for treating the analysis sample (P), in particular to a centrifuge. The device comprises a conveyer (26, 27) for conveying at least one sample container (14) or at least one carrier containing a sample container (14), wherein the conveyer (26, 27) is configured for receiving multiple sample containers (14) and/or carriers and forms a circulating endless conveyer track. The device further comprises an input station (18) for handing over a sample container (14) or a carrier to the conveyer (26, 27). The input station (18) is displaced (V1, V2), with respect to the conveyer (26, 27), obliquely to the conveying direction (26b, 27b) of the conveyer (26, 27).

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction chamber system (10, 70) for processing samples, comprising a reaction chamber (12), a sample carrier (26) arranged at least in the reaction chamber (12). When in operation, said sample carrier can be displaced in relation to the reaction chamber (12) by means of a drive device (30) which is coupled to the sample carrier (26). The reaction chamber system also comprises heating means (50) for warming the samples. The invention is characterized in that the heating means (50, 54) are arranged on the sample carrier (26) and can be displaced with the sample carrier (26) when in operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a centrifuge provided with a blood bag system having an upper and lower outlet for separation of blood constituents, containing a rotor which can be driven in a rotative manner about a hub, wherein at least one conventional whole blood bag equipped with an upper outlet and with a lower outlet can be positioned vertically in this blood bag, while the whole blood bag can be arranged on the rotor in such a way that one outlet of the whole blood bag is bent in a radial direction, and the opposite outlet of the whole blood bag is bent in the other radial direction, so that the entire whole blood bag and the outlets thereof adopt an approximately Z- or S-shaped form in its functional position. In this case it is preferred that the upper outlet of the whole blood bag lie radially toward the interior and the lower outlet of the whole blood bag lie radially toward the exterior of the whole blood bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a centrifuge provided with a blood bag system having an upper and lower outlet for separation of blood constituents, containing a rotor which can be driven in a rotative manner about a hub, wherein at least one conventional whole blood bag equipped with an upper outlet and with a lower outlet can be positioned vertically in this blood bag, while the whole blood bag can be arranged on the rotor in such a way that one outlet of the whole blood bag is bent in a radial direction, and the opposite outlet of the whole blood bag is bent in the other radial direction, so that the entire whole blood bag and the outlets thereof adopt an approximately Z- or S-shaped form in its functional position. In this case it is preferred that the upper outlet of the whole blood bag lie radially toward the interior and the lower outlet of the whole blood bag lie radially toward the exterior of the whole blood bag.

Abstract: A rotor for a swivel beaker centrifuge with mountings for several swivel beakers ensures that the rotor is formed essentially as a horizontal disk and recesses have been prepared in the disk in which arms of the swivel beaker engage, whereby the centrifugal force acting on the swivel beakers is transferred with its stress from the arms to the external radial edge of the respective slit in the rotor disk.

Abstract: The centrifugation chamber serves in particular for liquor testing, the liquid to be tested being arranged in a vessel whose bottom area is formed by a slide retained in a bottom part, there being arranged at least at the outer circumference of the vessel a suction element which lies on the lower part. The upper part is clampable on the lower part by means of a clamping device, so that different size upper parts can be used with a single lower part.

Abstract: An angular head for centrifuges serves to receive a plurality of beakers which are arranged inclined at a fixed angle to the vertical in recesses in the angular head. The angular head is developed in at least two parts and consists of a mechanically loadable outer part and a less loadable inner part, the inner part being connected to the outer part at least in the region of the rotor hub, and the outer part having on its outer circumference in the vicinity of the bottom of the beakers an annular bottom part which is bent at an angle radially inward and the inner part having an outwardly bent part adjacent the annular bottom part. The outwardly bent part and annular bottom part define a joint therebetween for preventing transmission of a load between the outwardly bent part and annular bottom part.

Abstract: An insert beaker for centrifuges for centrifuging blood, having a blood bag placed in the insert beaker in association with a positive displacement body that acts upon the insert beaker from outside, the blood bag communicating via connecting hoses with at least one other blood bag inside the centrifuge. The insert beaker (1) is made with two pivotable shell halves (2, 3) joined together, and retaining elements for the blood bag to be placed between the shell halves (2, 3) is disposed on the top of the shell halves (2, 3).

Abstract: A protective device is provided for capillary tublets during centrifuging of blood by means of a centrifuge. The tubelets are placed on the disk of a centrifuge and pointed radially outwardly from the rotation axis of the disk in such a way the closed ends of the capillary tublets are directed towards a wall side of the disk. The protective device comprises a protective tube with a stopper. The tubelets are disposed in the protective tube. The stopper is propped against the disk wall of the disk of centrifuge during the centrifuging process.

Abstract: A centrifugal chamber for coating slides with a sedimentation product of a sample fluid includes an upper part with at least one cylindrical sample chambers located therein, and a slide resting in sealed fashion against one end of the sample chambers. The slide is mounted on a flat surface of a carrier plate and is releasably connected with the assembly. The releasable connection between the upper part of the centrifugal chamber and the carrier plate which holds the slide includes a locking slide operable with one hand, with locking openings, and with the slide being displaceably mounted in the carrier plate in a longitudinal direction thereof and being further connectable with matching parts of the upper part which engage the locking openings.