Patents by Inventor Heinz Abplanalp

Heinz Abplanalp has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4931402
    Abstract: A photometric analyzer includes a primary rack (1) for holding a number of sample tubes (2), and a work table (3) located alongside the primary rack (1) for supporting a microtitration plate (4), the work table being positionable in any x/y direction desired in a horizontal plane. A sample distribution arm (5) is located above the primary rack (1) and the work table and can be positioned in any x/y direction in the horizontal plane. A photometer (6) is located in the positioning sector of the work table (3) whose beam path (7) vertically intersects the x/y plane of the work table (3). A programmable computer (8) is provided for controlling the entire photometric analysis equipment. The device is particularly suitable for performing enzyme immune tests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Tecan AG Analytische Instrumente
    Inventor: Heinz Abplanalp