Timed system for rapid assay
AssigneeCubit Diagnostics, Inc.
InventorsJacob Hirsch, Robert Eisele, Samuel Hartman-Pickerill
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Abstract
The timed system for rapid assay is a cartridge system capable of receiving a sample system and performing an assay of the enclosed sample. The cartridge includes a reaction chamber for conducting the assay, with access between the sample system, reaction chamber, and reagent canisters controlled by the motion of a valve. Motion of the valve is in turn controlled by a gearing subsystem that allows for timed opening of various fluent and fluid lines between the sample system, reaction chamber, and reagent canisters.
Claims22
A system for assay of a biological sample, the system comprising a cartridge system, the cartridge system comprising:
- a cartridge frame to which is mounted a sample receiver connected to or configured to connect to a sample receptacle, at least one reagent receiver, at least one valve, and at least one reaction chamber;
- a plurality of fluid channels extending between the at least one valve, the sample receiver, the at least one reagent receiver, and the at least one reaction chamber;
- at least one fluent channel extending from a pressurization mechanism to the at least one valve;
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- a main drive gear, wherein rotation of the main drive gear determines the position of the at least one valve,
- wherein the position of the at least one valve determines which of the plurality of fluid channels is operably connected to the fluent channel.
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