B01L2300/1894

Water testing systems and devices

A spa tub includes a spa shell configured to contain a volume of water; a circulation system configured to create a flow of the water to and from the spa shell; and a testing system configured to acquire water samples from the volume of water and to perform water quality tests on the water samples. The testing system includes a housing; a circulation pump disposed within the housing configured to acquire the water samples from the volume of water; a replaceable reagent cartridge removably received within the housing; and a water test assembly disposed within the housing. The water test assembly is configured to receive the water samples acquired by the circulation pump and a reagent from the reagent cartridge. The water test assembly is configured to mix the water samples and the reagent and to perform the water quality tests on the mixed water samples and reagent.

Microfluidic cartridge
11266987 · 2022-03-08 · ·

The technology described herein generally relates to microfluidic cartridges configured to amplify and detect polynucleotides extracted from multiple biological samples in parallel. The technology includes a microfluidic substrate, comprising: a plurality of sample lanes, wherein each of the plurality of sample lanes comprises a microfluidic network having, in fluid communication with one another: an inlet; a first valve and a second valve; a first channel leading from the inlet, via the first valve, to a reaction chamber; and a second channel leading from the reaction chamber, via the second valve, to a vent.

FULLY AUTOMATED BIOCHIP WORKSTATION AND DETECTION METHOD USING SAME
20220072538 · 2022-03-10 ·

The present application relates to the field of biochip detection apparatus, and in particular to a fully automated biochip workstation and a detection method using same. Biochip detection apparatus comprises a cavity for carrying a test tube vial, the test tube vial being used for accommodating a sample to be detected and a biochip, the cavity having a temperature control function; a liquid storage device for storing liquid; a pumping device for pumping the liquid in the liquid storage device to the test tube vial, the pumping device being in fluid communication with a separation needle for injecting a mixed liquid into the test tube vial; an imaging device for monitoring the chip state in the test tube vial; and a data processing device configured to acquire hybridization results on the basis of information about a biochip state acquired by the imaging device. The biochip workstation provided in the present application implements the integration of biochip reactions and the output of detection results, improves the processing efficiency of samples, saves manpower, and has more stable and reliable results.

POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION SYSTEM
20220062910 · 2022-03-03 ·

A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) device used to detect infectious agents and certain diseases. The device provides a quantitative PCR that amplifies the target DNA sequence, while monitoring the amplitude of signal originating from DNA-intercalating probes, typically fluorescence, to quantify the amount of DNA being amplified. The device is used in combination with other medical devices to obtain the user's physical exam data. A combination of the PCR machine and above-mentioned other instruments with a network communication device (TOTUS) sends the physical exam and PCR information to servers, and/or physicians, pharmacists and other medical professionals to provide AI decisions.

Microfluidic Device for Image Multiplexing

The present invention relates to a microfluidic device 100 for image multiplexing. The microfluidic device 100 comprises a base structure 110 comprising an optical window 140 and a fluid well insert 120 coupled to the base structure 110. The fluid well insert 120 is configured to retain a microscope slide 130 for mounting of a biological sample 150 within the microfluidic device 100. The fluid well insert 120 is also configured to provide a fluid to said biological sample 150. A fluid well insert lid 160 coupled to the fluid well insert 120 is also provided.

SAMPLE MEASURING APPARATUS
20230390766 · 2023-12-07 · ·

A sample measuring apparatus according to one or more embodiments may include a measuring unit that measures a sample in a container, a power supply that supplies power to the measuring unit, and an apparatus housing that accommodates the measuring unit and the power supply inside. In one or more embodiments, the power supply may be arranged in an area in the apparatus housing, the area that is the power supply is arranged is different from an area that the measuring unit is arranged in a plan view, and the power supply is arranged at a higher position than a position that the measuring unit is arranged.

SAMPLE MEASURING APPARATUS AND SAMPLE MEASURING METHOD
20230390767 · 2023-12-07 · ·

A sample measuring apparatus according to one or more embodiments is disclosed, which is provided with a reagent container storage, in which a reagent container with a reagent is accommodated, and a measuring unit that measures a sample using a reagent. The reagent container storage has a housing, in which the reagent container is accommodated, and a cooling section that cools the housing. A ventilation passage is provided below a reagent container rack in the housing, and at least a part of the cooling section is provided at a higher part of the housing than the ventilation passage.

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ANALYTE RELEASE
20230390773 · 2023-12-07 ·

A system for releasing analytes contained within a sample. The system comprises a housing enclosing an interior space. The system additionally comprises a sample holder having at least one receptacle configured to receive a sample containing analytes bound within the sample. The system further includes at least one light emitting diode configured to generate light sufficient to separate photo-cleavable bonds binding the analytes within the sample.

Automatic Analyzer, Cool Box, and Pouch
20220042888 · 2022-02-10 ·

There is provided a cool box for use in an automatic analyzer. The cool box has a box body and an air circulator. The box body has a receiving space capable of accommodating therein receptacles for analytes or reagents. The circulator has an intake portion, a fan, and an exhaust portion and operates to circulate air in the receiving space by rotation of the fan. The circulator further includes an inhibitor removing agent retaining portion on which a pouch is set. The pouch contains an analysis inhibitor removing agent for removing components (analysis inhibitor) which adversely affect or inhibit analysis of the analytes.

Automated system for HTP genomic engineering

The present disclosure provides a HTP microbial genomic engineering platform that is computationally driven and integrates molecular biology, automation, and advanced machine learning protocols. This integrative platform utilizes a suite of HTP molecular tool sets to create HTP genetic design libraries, which are derived from, inter alia, scientific insight and iterative pattern recognition. The HTP genomic engineering platform described herein is microbial strain host agnostic and therefore can be implemented across taxa. Furthermore, the disclosed platform can be implemented to modulate or improve any microbial host parameter of interest.