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Sample ring for clinical analyzer network

  • US 4,855,110 A
  • Filed: 05/06/1987
  • Issued: 08/08/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sample containment apparatus for use in an automated analyzer network comprising a plurality of analyzers, each of said analyzers being operative to perform a selected test on a plurality of samples, and each of said analyzers including a carousel having a plurality of reaction container holding means, comprising:

  • ring means having a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of samples to be tested, said ring means including a plurality of funnel means, each of said funnel means being formed around each of said corresponding openings in said plurality of openings;

    a plurality of radially extending rib means located on said ring means between adjacent openings to prevent contamination of one sample by spillage from another;

    a plurality of sample container means; and

    mounting means attached to said ring means for removably mounting said sample containment apparatus on each carousel of a selected number of analyzers in an automated analyzer network.

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