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US 2005/0238540 A1Published application
Apparatus and method for agitating a sample during in vitro testing
AssigneeVarian, Inc.
InventorsJames Swon, C.J. Fernando
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AssigneeVarian, Inc.
InventorsJames Swon, C.J. Fernando
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In an apparatus and method for agitating a sample during dissolution or other in vitro testing, a movable component is disposed in a container for reciprocating or rotating a sample carrier such as a dosage form or stent through a medium in the container. The apparatus can include a closure member to seal the container for substantially preventing loss of contents during movement of the sample carrier. The movable component can be actuated by a driving source in a non-contacting manner. The movable component can include a magnet drivable by a source external to the container. The container can include first and second container sections having different volumes, in which case actuation of the movable component causes agitation of the sample carrier through a medium contained in one of the container sections. The container can include a hole at or near the bottom for filling the container, using instruments, and the like.
A device for actuating movement of a sample carrier during in vitro testing, the device comprising a movable component for supporting the sample carrier in a container, the movable component comprising a drivable component actuatable by non-contacting coupling with a driving source.
An apparatus for actuating movement of a sample carrier during in vitro testing, the apparatus comprising:
An apparatus for actuating movement of a sample carrier during in vitro testing, the apparatus comprising:
A container for containing an actuatable sample carrier during in vitro testing, the container comprising a first container section having a first section volume for containing a drivable component drivable by a driving source, and a second container section having a second section volume different from the first section volume for containing a sample carrier connected to the drivable component.
A closure device for sealing a container, the closure device comprising a body for covering an opening of a container, and a magnet attached to the body for coupling with a sample carrier holder.
A support device for supporting a sample carrier, the support device comprising:
A method for agitating a sample carrier, comprising:
A method for manipulating a sample carrier containing releasable material, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.