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Automated sample tester

  • US 6,536,289 B2
  • Filed: 08/17/2001
  • Issued: 03/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for automatically testing multiple samples comprising:

  • (a) a carousel having a plurality of stations for holding samples to be tested;

    (b) sample holding means associated with said carousel, said sample holding mean being adapted to retain samples during static or dynamic testing of the samples and to release said samples when measurements are made;

    (c) a vacuum device associated with said carousel for removing a sample from sample holding means;

    (d) a measuring device associated with said carousel for evaluating a sample when a sample is withdrawn from the sample holding means by said vacuum device.

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