Article for preparing a chemical sensor for use
First Claim
1. An article for preparing a chemical sensor for use, comprising:
- a first vial containing a first preparing fluid having a first value;
means for releasably holding said first vial, including means for releasably holding a portion of a sensor in said first vial, so that said portion can be exposed to the first fluid;
a second vial containing a second preparing fluid having a second value;
means for positioning said first vial within said second vial;
means for releasing said first vial from said first vial holding means, thereby resulting in the mixing of said first and second fluids to form a combined fluid to which said portion of the sensor is exposed.
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Abstract
The article includes a first vial (12) which is positioned within a second larger vial (32). The first vial (12) separately contains a first fluid, such as a first calibrating fluid, and the second vial (32) contains a second fluid, such as a second calibrating fluid. A stopper (18) seals the first vial (12) and holds a sensing portion (21) of the sensor in the first vial (12). The first vial (12) is released from the second vial (32) by activating a plunger (36).
An encapsulation package (50) having first and second elements (51, 52) maintains the chemical sensor and a calibrating article or vessel in a sterile condition. The package includes a first cavity (54) which receives the calibrating vessel, the sensing portion of the sensor and a substantial portion of the sensor cable, and a second cavity (56) which receives the sensor connector. A passageway (58) connecting the two cavities (54, 56) is adapted to receive a portion of the sensor cable.
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13 Claims
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1. An article for preparing a chemical sensor for use, comprising:
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a first vial containing a first preparing fluid having a first value; means for releasably holding said first vial, including means for releasably holding a portion of a sensor in said first vial, so that said portion can be exposed to the first fluid; a second vial containing a second preparing fluid having a second value; means for positioning said first vial within said second vial; means for releasing said first vial from said first vial holding means, thereby resulting in the mixing of said first and second fluids to form a combined fluid to which said portion of the sensor is exposed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An article for preparing a chemical sensor for use, comprising:
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a first vial; means for releasably holding said first vial, including means for releasably holding a portion of a sensor in said first vial; a second vial; means for positioning said first vial within said second vial; means for releasing said first vial from said first vial holding means, wherein at least one of the first and second vials contain a fluid to which said portion of the sensor can be exposed for calibration thereof.
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13. An article permitting selective mixing of two segregated elements, such as gases, liquids or particulates, comprising:
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a first vial containing a first element; means for releasably holding said first vial; a second vial containing a second element, wherein said second vial is positioned relative to said first vial and in said communication therewith that when said first vial is released, the first element is permitted to mix with said second element; and means for selectively releasing said first vial from said first vial holding means.
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