18289295. AUTOMATIC ANALYZER simplified abstract (Hitachi High-Tech Corporation)
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AUTOMATIC ANALYZER
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Takuya Takahashi of Tokyo (JP)
AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18289295 titled 'AUTOMATIC ANALYZER
Simplified Explanation: The automatic analyzer described in the patent application aims to improve the accuracy of adjusting the amount of cleaning liquid by detecting changes in the cleaning water amount with high sensitivity. It includes a dispensing mechanism with a probe for dispensing samples or reagents, a cleaning nozzle for discharging cleaning liquid to the probe, and a control unit to manage the mechanism. The height of the cleaning liquid discharged from the nozzle is monitored at different positions to assess the discharge state, with at least one position located farther from the nozzle than the cleaning position of the probe.
- The automatic analyzer includes a dispensing mechanism with a probe for samples or reagents.
- It features a cleaning nozzle for discharging cleaning liquid to the probe.
- A control unit manages the dispensing mechanism.
- The height of the cleaning liquid is monitored at various positions to assess the discharge state.
- At least one position is located farther from the nozzle than the cleaning position of the probe.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various laboratory settings where automatic analyzers are used for sample and reagent dispensing. It can also find applications in medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical research, and environmental testing.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenge of accurately adjusting the amount of cleaning liquid in automatic analyzers. By detecting changes in the cleaning water amount with high sensitivity, it ensures improved cleaning performance and overall efficiency of the analyzer.
Benefits: - Enhanced accuracy in adjusting the cleaning liquid amount - Improved cleaning performance in automatic analyzers - Increased efficiency and reliability of the analysis process
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Cleaning Liquid Adjustment in Automatic Analyzers This technology can be commercially utilized in medical laboratories, research institutions, and industrial facilities where automatic analyzers are essential for conducting various tests and analyses. The improved cleaning liquid adjustment capability can lead to more precise and reliable results, ultimately benefiting the quality and efficiency of analytical processes.
Questions about Enhanced Cleaning Liquid Adjustment in Automatic Analyzers: 1. How does the technology in the patent application improve the accuracy of cleaning liquid adjustment in automatic analyzers? 2. What are the potential implications of this innovation in medical diagnostics and pharmaceutical research?
Original Abstract Submitted
An object of the invention is to provide an automatic analyzer in which an adjustment accuracy of a cleaning liquid amount is improved by detecting a change in a cleaning water amount with high sensitivity. The automatic analyzer according to the invention includes a dispensing mechanism including a dispensing probe configured to dispense a sample or a reagent into a reaction container, a cleaning nozzle configured to discharge a cleaning liquid to the dispensing probe, and a control unit configured to control the dispensing mechanism. A height of the cleaning liquid discharged from the cleaning nozzle is detected at plural positions at which horizontal distances from the cleaning nozzle are different, so as to determine a discharging state of the cleaning liquid, and at least one of the plural positions is farther from the cleaning nozzle than a cleaning position of the dispensing probe.
