An isolator comprises a manipulation chamber isolated from the external atmosphere, a door for opening and closing a portal formed on the manipulation chamber, a linear guide mechanism for guiding a linear motion of a front-side edge of the door along the portal, and a rotation guide mechanism defining a rotation of the door about an axis coinciding with the front-side edge. The door is closed by positioning the front-side edge at the front side of the manipulation chamber, and the door is opened inward into the manipulation chamber by moving the front-side edge toward the back side while rotating the door about the front-side edge.

The present invention provides an apparatus for detecting the presence or absence of an analyte in liquid sample, including: a collection chamber, including an opening for collecting a liquid sample; a testing element for testing the analyte in liquid sample; and a cover for covering the opening of the collection chamber; wherein the apparatus further includes a prompting device for prompting if the cover is covered to a specified location, and the prompting device shall at least includes a first element and a second element, the first element is in contact with the second element, wherein one element vibrates to produce a sound. In some preferred ways, the second element produces friction with the first element, to cause one of the elements to generate vibrations. The apparatus in the present invention can allow the prompting sound to be clear and loud.

A laboratory storage cabinet, including a cabinet housing, which delimits a storage space inside the cabinet housing from an outer surrounding area of the storage cabinet, wherein the cabinet housing has an air lock, which allows the transport of material between an inner transfer position, situated in the storage space, and an outer transfer position, situated in the outer surrounding area, wherein the storage space contains a storage device for receiving material at defined storage positions, and wherein the storage space contains a material-handling device for transporting material between the inner transfer position and the storage device, wherein, in a wall of the cabinet housing, the air lock has an air-lock opening, which passes through the wall, the air lock having a rotary element, which is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation in relation to the cabinet housing and has at least one loading formation, which is fitted in the air-lock opening in such a way that the loading formation can be moved between the inner transfer position and the outer transfer position by rotation of the rotary element about the axis of rotation.

Automation compatible removable lids are provided. The removable lids include a top surface surrounded by a peripheral rim. The removable lids further include septal portions configured to receive an extractor, such as a pipette tip, inserted therethrough. The septal portions are further configured to grip the extractor to facilitate lid removal.

The present invention provides a detection device for sample detection, where the detection device includes a device body and a device cover, the device cover is configured to cover the device body, the device body is spirally connected to the device cover, a signal apparatus is disposed between the device body and the device cover, a completely screwed state exists between the device body and the device cover, and when the device body and the device cover are in the completely screwed state, the signal apparatus makes a sound. The detection device is provided with a two-stage sealing apparatus and the signal apparatus. As the device cover performs covering, a first sealing apparatus first seals the device body and the device cover, and the signal apparatus makes a first sound, to prompt an operator that the detection device has completed primary sealing, which is suitable for short-distance and gentle-vibration transportation after sampling is performed by using the detection device. As the device cover continues performing covering, a second sealing apparatus seals the device body and the device cover again, and the signal apparatus makes a second sound, to prompt the operator that the detection device has completed secondary sealing, and covering no longer needs to be continued.

An aseptic manipulation system comprises first and second operation chambers, an aseptic manipulation chamber, and a control unit. The control unit controls the ventilation of the first operation chamber for more than a first specified number of times, after an object is introduced into the first operation chamber, and ventilates the second operation chamber for more than a second specified number of times that is greater than the first specified number of times, after the object is transferred into the second operation chamber from the first chamber.

The present invention provides an apparatus for detecting the presence or absence of an analyte in liquid sample, including: a collection chamber, including an opening for collecting a liquid sample; a testing element for testing the analyte in liquid sample; and a cover for covering the opening of the collection chamber; wherein the apparatus further includes a prompting device for prompting if the cover is covered to a specified location, and the prompting device shall at least includes a first element and a second element, the first element is in contact with the second element, wherein one element vibrates to produce a sound. In some preferred ways, the second element produces friction with the first element, to cause one of the elements to generate vibrations. The apparatus in the present invention can allow the prompting sound to be clear and loud.

A biological sample processing apparatus having an enclosure and a plurality of sample processing modules held within an enclosure with a tiltable graphical user interface screen. In one aspect, the individual modules that are readily removable for repair, replacement or upgrade. Each module is configured to be independently operable and readily inserted into the enclosure for connection with a processing unit of the enclosure. Each module can include quick-release mechanisms so that the module can be readily removed and replaced manually or with minimal tools through the front of the enclosure without requiring substantial or total disassembly of the module or entire enclosure. In another aspect, the user interface screen can display identifying information, such as a barcode, that can be scanned by a user's portable device so as to monitor the progress of an assay remotely.

A disclosed technique includes an assembly comprising a cup with a first visual sealing indicator and a lid with a second visual sealing indicator wherein, in operation, the lid is screwed on the cup to a sealing indicator position where the first visual sealing indicator and the second visual sealing indicator are aligned. Another disclosed technique includes an assembly comprising a cup with a first audible sealing indicator and a lid with a second audible sealing indicator wherein, in operation, the lid is screwed on the cup to a position past where the first audible sealing indicator and the second audible sealing indicator have contacted each other producing an audible sound. Another disclosed technique includes a cup with a raised central bottom area and an insert with bracing wings wherein, in operation, the bracing wings stabilize and secure the insert in the cup.

The present disclosure relates to an automated assay system adapted to receive consumables in the conduct of an assay. The assay system includes at least one of a loading cart, a door support system, a waste storage unit, and a robotic subsystem. The loading cart is configured to organize and transport consumables necessary for the performance of the assay system. The door support system is configured to maintain stability of doors of the automated assay system. The waste storage unit is configured to provide convenient disposal of consumables associated with the automated assay system. The robotic subsystem is configured to transport consumables within the automated assay system.