Abstract

An agitation device for agitating products held in wells of sample vessels or a laboratory microplate is disclosed. The device is arranged to retain a microplate and to agitate an agitation member comprising an array of agitation projections which enter the wells of the microplate. The agitating motion can be horizontal and damping means can be provided between an actuator and parts of the device to reduce overall vibrations. A related method of agitation of microplate or sample vessel contents is described. A novel arrangement for receiving a replaceable agitation member for the device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 7/00 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders
• B01F 11/00 - Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms
• B01F 7/16 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis
• B01F 7/18 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis with paddles or arms
• B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
• B01F 15/00 - Accessories for mixers
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

An agitation device (1) for agitating products held in wells (31) of sample vessels or a laboratory microplate (30) is disclosed. The device (1) is arranged to retain a microplate (30) and to agitate an agitation member (40) comprising an array of agitation projections (41) which enter the wells (31) of the microplate (30). The agitating motion can be horizontal and damping means (47) can be provided between an actuator and parts of the device to reduce overall vibrations. A related method of agitation of microplate (30) or sample vessel contents is described. A novel arrangement for receiving a replaceable agitation member (40) for the device (1) is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/38 - Diluting, dispersing or mixing samples
• B01F 7/00 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders
• B01F 7/16 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis
• B01F 7/18 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis with paddles or arms
• B01F 11/00 - Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms
• B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
• B01F 15/00 - Accessories for mixers
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

A droplet dispensing apparatus has a piston rod driven by a solenoid, the rod for connection to a piston of a droplet dispensing syringe, in which the output member from the solenoid is directly connected to the rod through the entire impulse produced by the solenoid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices

Abstract

A storage apparatus has an annular array of stacked item storage formations, and an epicyclic selector arrangement for extracting items from the array, with a temporary storage unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 51/26 - Stations
• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B01L 1/00 - EnclosuresChambers
• B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatusHeat insulating devices

Abstract

A scanning apparatus for scanning a biological sample is provided. Furthermore, a system is provided, the system comprising an apparatus for scanning a biological sample and an apparatus for processing non-Cartesian data representing light detected from the scanning apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 21/00 - Microscopes
• G01N 21/63 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light optically excited
• G01N 21/89 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems