Lawrence V. Maldarelli - Tustin CA David T. Phillips - Goleta CA William L. Proctor - Goleta CA Philip J. Wyatt - Santa Barbara CA Thomas C. Urquhart - Carpinteria CA
Assignee:
Science Spectrum, Inc. - Santa Barbara CA
International Classification:
G01N 114
US Classification:
73423A
Abstract:
A programmable action sampler system (PASS) is described which holds a large number of discrete samples in a matrix of separate sample cups. The system is capable of dispensing a sample from a sample line into any one of the sample cups. At a pre-determined later time, using a cannula, the system addresses the sample from the cup for further measurement or analysis. In the preferred system, the samples flow sequentially through a tube, the liquid intermediate the samples being dispensed into a liquid waste line. The cannula between samples is bathed constantly in a wash tube, even while moving from one sample location to another. Further, in the preferred application, bacterial samples are employed, the sample cups being immersed in a constant temperature liquid bath to hold the bacterial samples at a constant incubation temperature. Among the various novel features employed in the system is a blade brake structure that accurately locates the sample head and cannula over any selected sample cup.
Medical School Virginia Commonwealth University SOM Graduated: 1970
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Proctor graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University SOM in 1970. He works in Charleston, SC and specializes in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Proctor is affiliated with Bon Secours St Francis Hospital and Roper Hospital.
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