Filter arrangement and method for using the same

    公开(公告)号:US10082452B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-25

    申请号:US14172491

    申请日:2014-02-04

    Inventor: Gal Ingber

    Abstract: A filter arrangement with a top element and a bottom element and a filter element therebetween captures oversized particles on the upper surface of the filter element and tangentially rinses these particles using an elution fluid to provide a concentration of particles in a relatively low volume of fluid for further analysis. In an intermediate step, the particles captured by the filter may be rinsed with a rinsing fluid such as water to pass additional undersized particles through the filter, thereby providing a purer sample. To improve efficiency, check valves may be used for passageways with one-way flow. Additionally, a configuration of three-way stopcocks may also be utilized. Finally, a sandwich arrangement is possible, wherein a single bottom element is sandwiched between two opposing top elements.

    Optics Cup With Curved Bottom
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    发明申请
    Optics Cup With Curved Bottom 有权
    带弯曲底部的光学杯

    公开(公告)号:US20140170740A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US14102742

    申请日:2013-12-11

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for conducting the identification and quantification of micro-organisms, e.g., bacteria, in biological samples. More particularly, the invention relates to a system comprising a disposable cartridge and an optics cup or cuvette having a tapered surface; wherein the walls are angled to allow for better coating and better striations of the light. The system may utilize the disposable cartridge in the sample processor and the optics cup or cuvette in the optical analyzer, wherein the optics cup also has a floor in the shape of an inverted arch.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在生物样品中进行微生物(例如细菌)的鉴定和定量的系统。 更具体地说,本发明涉及一种包括一次性药筒和具有锥形表面的光学杯或试管的系统; 其中壁是成角度的,以允许更好的涂层和更好的光线条纹。 系统可以利用样品处理器中的一次性盒,以及光学分析器中的光学杯或试管,其中光学杯还具有倒拱形状的底板。

    Filter arrangement with slider valve and method for using the same

    公开(公告)号:US10188967B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-29

    申请号:US14560273

    申请日:2014-12-04

    Abstract: A filter arrangement with a top element and a bottom element and a filter element therebetween captures oversized particles on the upper surface of the filter element and tangentially rinses these particles using an elution fluid to provide a concentration of particles in a relatively low volume of fluid for further analysis. A configuration using a slider valve may also be utilized. Additionally, an arrangement of supply and receiving containers may be used to minimize the number of containers required. A mass flow meter may be incorporated to measure the flow of elution fluid. Finally, a wash stage of the filtering process may be used to introduce stain onto the particles for further analysis, such as that associated with Gram staining and these stained particles may be further analyzed.

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