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US 10,744,502 B2Granted
Analysis device and method for testing a sample
AssigneeBoehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
InventorsGuenter Bruckmann, Axel Niemeyer, Hannah Schmolke, Guenter Scholz, Rene Wirt
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Abstract
An analysis device and a method for testing a biological sample uses a cartridge that is received in the analysis device and valves of the cartridge being opened automatically.
Claims25
An analysis device for testing a biological sample, comprising:
- a receivable cartridge having a plurality of valves,
- a receiving unit for receiving, positioning and/or holding the cartridge,
- a connection unit for mechanically, electrically, thermally and/or fluidically connecting the cartridge to the receiving unit, and
- an actuator unit for mechanically actuating or forcing open one or more of the valves of the cartridge,
- wherein the receiving unit is movable relative to the connection unit in order to hold the cartridge at least one of in a clamped manner between said receiving unit and said connection unit or connected to the connection unit or positioned on said connection unit, and
- wherein the actuator unit and the receiving unit are movable together in a first period of movement and are movable relative to one another in a second period of movement.
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