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Method, sample carrier, and device for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of particles in a fluid

  • US 9,885,665 B2
  • Filed: 09/28/2015
  • Issued: 02/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2014
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for detection of particles in a fluid, the device comprising:

  • a receiver having a conduit for feeding the fluid, and a conduit for the discharge of the fluid;

    a light source;

    an optical sensor;

    a sample carrier, arranged between the light source and the optical sensor, for receiving fluid to be examined, wherein the sample carrier is movable relative at least to the sensor and is connectable via a fluid inlet to the conduit for feeding the fluid, and via a fluid outlet to the conduit for the discharge of the fluid, and wherein the sample carrier is exchangeably arranged in the receiver, the sample carrier comprising a closed channel formed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet conduit connections, the closed channel, at least in sections, comprising a transparent wall on two opposite sides;

    a pivotable bar arrangement for moving into a closed position fixing the sample carrier with a positive fit in a designated position in the receiver, the pivotable bar arrangement moving to an open position for withdrawal and replacement of the sample carrier with another sample carrier.

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