公开(公告)号：US11745186B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US16609545

申请日：2018-05-08

Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Dunbar ,  Michael Chen ,  William Perry ,  Steven Geehan ,  Gyula Hojer ,  Norbert Laszka

IPC: B01L9/06 ,  B01L3/00

CPC classification number: B01L9/06 ,  B01L3/508

Abstract: An embodiment is a sample rack system. The sample rack system comprises a rack having a base, a top opposite the base along a vertical direction, a receptacle that extends from the top toward the base along the vertical direction, and a receiver element proximate the top. The receptacle is sized to receive a sample collection unit. The system also includes a retention clip for holding the sample collection unit in the receptacle. The retention clip includes an engagement head for attachment to the receiver element of the rack. The engagement head defines an outer surface. The retention clip also includes a curved tail that extends from the engagement head and contacts the sample collection unit when the sample collection unit is placed in the receptacle. The outer surface of the retention clip does not project outwardly from the rack when the retention clip is attached to the rack.

公开(公告)号：US20220170950A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-02

申请号：US17593490

申请日：2020-03-16

Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

Inventor： Aman Ullah ,  Andrew Dunbar ,  George Zantos

IPC: G01N35/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, a biological sample analyzer has a housing having at least one outer wall that defines a cavity therein, an air intake, and an air exhaust. A plenum is disposed within the cavity and has at least one plenum wall that defines an air duct therein. A receptacle, which can support a consumable holder containing a biological sample, is disposed within the internal cavity. At least a portion of the receptacle is supported within the air duct such that an air gap is defined between the receptacle and the at least one plenum wall. A heater applies heat to the consumable holder so as to heat the consumable holder when the consumable holder is supported by the receptacle. A fan forces air along a path that extends from the air intake, through the air gap, and to the air exhaust so as to cool the heater.