Abstract

The invention relates to a mixing device (1) comprising: a container (2), which has an interior space (3) for accommodating a content (31, 32), wherein the container (2) comprises an opening (4) and a closure element (100) arranged at the opening (4) for the purposes of closing the opening (4); and a movement device (5), which is connected to the container (2) such that the container (2) is movable along a movement path (S) by the movement device (5). According to the invention, the closure element (100) comprises a first sealing element (10) having a first sealing surface (11) and comprises a second sealing element (20) having a second sealing surface (21) situated opposite the first sealing surface (11), wherein the first sealing surface (11) and the second sealing surface (21) extend along the movement path (S), and the first sealing element (10) and/or second sealing element (20) is movable such that the opening (4) can be opened and closed by way of a relative movement of the sealing surfaces (10) with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01F 31/22 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes with supporting means moving in a horizontal plane, e.g. describing an orbital path for moving the containers about an axis which intersects the receptacle axis at an angle

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for providing a mixture from an interior space (17) of a container (1), wherein a content (14, 15) in the interior space (17) comprises a liquid (14) and a constituent (15), and the container (1) comprises at least one opening (2) for the intake and/or withdrawal of the content (14, 15), wherein a supply element (5) is arranged at the container (1) such that a fluid can be supplied by means of the supply element (5) into the interior space (17) of the container (1), wherein the method comprises the following steps: supplying the fluid by means of the supply element (5) into the liquid (14) in the interior space (17), wherein the liquid (14) is set in motion by the addition of the fluid such that the liquid (14) and the constituent (15) are mixed, causing the constituent (15) to be dispersed in the liquid (14); and providing the mixture by withdrawing a specifiable amount of the content (14, 15) from the interior space (17) as the fluid is being supplied.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 25/21 - Jet mixers, i.e. mixers using high-speed fluid streams with submerged injectors, e.g. nozzles, for injecting high-pressure jets into a large volume or into mixing chambers
• B01F 33/40 - Mixers using gas or liquid agitation, e.g. with air supply tubes
• B01F 35/71 - Feed mechanisms
• B01F 35/75 - Discharge mechanisms
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

Abstract

The invention relates to a mixing device (1) with a container (10), wherein the mixing device comprises a first (30) and a second (40) pressing surface, and the container (10) can be arranged between the first (30) and the second (40) pressing surface in such a way that the container (10) can be deformed by the first (30) and/or the second (40) pressing surface, so that a content can be mixed in the interior (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 31/55 - Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms the materials to be mixed being contained in a flexible bag submitted to periodical deformation

Abstract

A pipetting device for processing a fluid sample includes a receiving element and a pipette tip detachably arranged on the receiving element, a displacement element flow-connected to the pipette tip for generating a flow for receiving or ejecting the fluid sample. The pipetting device includes an optically transparent extension detachably arranged on the pipette tip in such a way that the extension is flow-connected to the displacement element via the pipette tip, so that the fluid sample can be received into the extension or can be ejected from the extension by the flow that can be generated by the displacement element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation

Abstract

An automated laboratory apparatus for processing a sample includes a treatment chamber for receiving the sample, a movement device arranged movably in at least one first spatial direction of the treatment chamber, an analysis unit arranged in the treatment chamber for analyzing the sample, which analysis unit can be received by the movement device and can be moved to the sample by the movement device, and an electronic control device which is signal-connected to the movement device and the analysis unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a pipetting device for processing a fluid sample (71) comprising a receiving element (11) and a pipette tip (12) removeably arranged on the receiving element (11); a displacement element (14) fluidically connected to the pipette tip (12) for generating a flow for receiving and/or discharging the fluid sample (71). The pipetting device (1) comprises an optically transparent extension (13), which extension (13) is removeably arranged on the pipette tip (12) in such a way that the extension (13) is fluidically connected to the displacement element (14) via the pipette tip (12) such that the fluid sample can be received in the extension (13) and/or discharged from the extension (13) via the flow that can be generated by the displacement element (14). The pipetting device is preferably used in an optical measuring system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for analysing a sample (7) in a container device (100), comprising the following steps: providing the container device (100) having a closure element (8) and a sample container (1), wherein a sample chamber (5) for receiving a sample (7) is formed in a housing (2) of the sample container (1) and the housing (2) has at least one opening (10), wherein the housing (2) has a sample section (4) and a closure section (3) arranged between the opening (2) and the sample section (4), and the sample chamber (5) is arranged in the sample section (4); irradiating the sample (7) arranged in the sample chamber (5) by means of primary radiation (21) from a radiation source (20); and detecting secondary radiation (31) coming from the sample (7) by means of a detector (3); characterised in that the closure element (8) is arranged on the sample container (1) and is optically transparent in such a way that the primary radiation (21) and/or the secondary radiation (31) can be irradiated through the closure element (8), wherein the radiation source (20) is arranged in relation to the closure element (8) in such a way that the primary radiation (21) is irradiated from the radiation source (20), through the closure element (8) and onto the sample (7) and/or the detector (30) is arranged in relation to the closure element (8) in such a way that the secondary radiation (31) is irradiated from the sample (7), through the closure element (7) to the detector (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 39/06 - Balls
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 9/06 - Test-tube standsTest-tube holders
• B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions

Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic laboratory machine for processing a sample (71), said machine comprising: a treatment compartment (10) for receiving the sample (71); a movement device (4) arranged movably in at least a first spatial direction (x) of the treatment compartment (10); an analysis unit (5) arranged in the treatment compartment (10) for analysing the sample (71), which unit can be received by the movement device (4) and can be moved to the sample (71) by means of the movement device (4); and an electronic control device (3), which is signal-connected to the movement device (4) and to the analysis unit (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

A device for the reversible immobilization of biomolecules includes a container which can be filled with a liquid containing biomolecules and has an opening and a valve. The valve can be opened and closed by a closing mechanism for the controllable drainage of the liquid. Magnetic particles, to which the biomolecules can be immobilized can be arranged freely movable in the container. A magnet for fixing the magnetic particles in the container is arranged at the container, and the liquid can be removed from the container through the opening in the open state of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes

Abstract

PCPC. The invention additionally relates to a carrier (1) with a gas container (43) for storing sensitive substances.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatusHeat insulating devices
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
• B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for reversibly immobilising biomolecules. The device (1) comprises a container (2, 21) which can be filled with a fluid (6) containing biomolecules, and which has an opening (23) and a valve (20). The valve (20) for the controllable out-flow of the fluid (6) can be opened and closed by a closure mechanism. Magnetic particles (3) on which the biomolecules can be immobilised, in particular can be reversibly immobilised, can be arranged freely moveably in the container (2, 21). A magnet (5), for fixing the magnetic particles (3) in the container (2, 21), is arranged on the container (2, 21), wherein the fluid (6) can be removed from the container (2, 21) through the opening (23) in the open state of the valve (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for reversibly immobilising biomolecules by means of particles (3). The device (1) comprises a container (2) that can be filled with a fluid containing biomolecules, and one or more recesses (22) for receiving fluids and biomolecules and the particles (3). The container (2) of the device (1) comprises a supply opening for supplying fluids and biomolecules into the recess (22) and a discharge valve (4) having a degree of opening (d) for discharging a fluid containing biomolecules out of the recess (22). The particles (3) arranged in the recess (22) of the container (2) have a degree of expansion (b). The degree of expansion (b) of the particles (3) at which the biomolecules can be immobilised, in particular can be reversibly immobilised, is greater than the degree of opening (d) of the discharge valve (4) of the container (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for reversibly immobilising biomolecules. The device (1) comprises a container (2, 21) which can be filled with a fluid (6) containing biomolecules, and which has an opening (23) and a valve (20). The valve (20) for the controllable out-flow of the fluid (6) can be opened and closed by a closure mechanism. Magnetic particles (3) on which the biomolecules can be immobilised, in particular can be reversibly immobilised, can be arranged freely moveably in the container (2, 21). A magnet (5), for fixing the magnetic particles (3) in the container (2, 21), is arranged on the container (2, 21), wherein the fluid (6) can be removed from the container (2, 21) through the opening (23) in the open state of the valve (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a container (2, 20) for processing biomolecules my means of particles (3), wherein the container (2, 20) has a recess (22) into which a fluid containing biomolecules and the particles (3) can be supplied. In addition, the container (2, 20) comprises a supply opening (5) via which the fluid containing biomolecules is supplied into the recess (22) of the container (2, 20), and a discharge opening (4) via which a fluid containing impurities can be discharged from the recess (22) of the container (2, 20). Furthermore, the supply opening (5) is closed by a first closure means (51), wherein particles (3) are arranged in the recess (22) of the container (2, 20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for reversibly immobilising biomolecules by means of magnetic particles (4), wherein the device (1) comprises a container (5, 51) that can be filled with biomolecules and comprises a magnet (3). The magnet (3) is arranged on the container (5, 51) such that magnetic particles (4) that can be arranged in the container (5, 51), on which magnetic particles the biomolecules can be immobilised, in particularl reversibly immobilised, can be fixed in the container (5, 51). As a result of the arrangement of the magnet (3), an inhomogeneous magnetic field acting on the magnetic particles (4) disposed in the container (5, 51) can be generated, and therefore the magnetic particles (4) arrange themselves in a structured manner as a result of the influence of the inhomogeneous magnetic field.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals

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