Sample preparation and test lid for automated analysis of biological and chemical samples
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Publication Number
US-12618861-B2
Publication Date
2026-05-05
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Abstract
A sample preparation lid, comprising a lid body, a first sample preparation vial that extends over the lid body and a second sample preparation vial that extends over the lid body. A first conduit extends between the first sample preparation vial and the second sample preparation vial. The first conduit opens into the first sample preparation vial and into the second sample preparation vial. A second conduit extends through the lid body. The second conduit opens into the first sample preparation vial.
Core Innovation
A sample preparation lid is provided with a lid body carrying a first sample preparation vial and a second sample preparation vial extending over the lid body. A first conduit extends between the first and second sample preparation vials, and a second conduit extends through the lid body and opens into the first sample preparation vial, with a duct extending a depth into the first sample preparation vial from an aperture through the lid body.
An automated analysis system combines the lid with an automated analysis station. The station includes a first receiving chamber and a second receiving chamber, with a first pumping mechanism coupled to the first receiving chamber and a second pumping mechanism coupled to the second receiving chamber. The lid provides fluid communication between the first and second sample preparation vials via the first conduit, and the second conduit passes through the lid body such that the duct extends into the first sample preparation vial from the aperture in the lid body.
A method uses the sample preparation lid and the automated analysis station. The method comprises providing a sample preparation lid with a first sample preparation vial and a second sample preparation vial extending over a lid body, adding a sample into a liquid medium contained within a fluid container, attaching the sample preparation lid to the fluid container, incubating the liquid medium, and inserting the first and second sample preparation vials into a first chamber and a second chamber, respectively, of an automated analysis station.
Claims Coverage
The independent claims identified in the provided content are clm-00001, clm-00014, and clm-00017. Each independent claim centers on three inventive features: a dual-vial sample preparation lid with interconnecting conduits and a ducted second conduit, an automated analysis station with separate receiving chambers and pumping mechanisms, and a method that uses the lid with a fluid container and corresponding station chambers.
Dual-vial sample preparation lid with interconnecting conduits and a ducted second conduit
A sample preparation lid comprising a lid body; a first sample preparation vial extending over the lid body; a second sample preparation vial extending over the lid body; a first conduit extending between the first sample preparation vial and the second sample preparation vial, wherein the first conduit opens into both vials; and a second conduit extending through the lid body, wherein the second conduit opens into the first sample preparation vial and comprises a duct that extends a depth into the first sample preparation vial from an aperture extending through the lid body.
Automated analysis station with separate receiving chambers and paired pumping mechanisms integrated with the dual-vial lid
An automated analysis station with a first receiving chamber, a second receiving chamber, a first pumping mechanism coupled to the first receiving chamber, and a second pumping mechanism coupled to the second receiving chamber, combined with a sample preparation lid having the dual-vial conduit architecture.
Method using the dual-vial sample preparation lid and inserting vials into station chambers
A method comprising providing a sample preparation lid comprising a first sample preparation vial and a second sample preparation vial extending over a lid body; adding a sample into a liquid medium contained within a fluid container; attaching the sample preparation lid to the fluid container; incubating the liquid medium; and inserting the first and second sample preparation vials into a first chamber and a second chamber, respectively, of an automated analysis station.
Across the independent claims, the inventive focus is on a dual-vial sample preparation lid with a first interconnecting conduit and a second conduit that forms a duct extending into the first vial from an aperture, an automated analysis station with first and second receiving chambers coupled to separate pumping mechanisms, and a method that attaches the lid to a fluid container, incubates, and inserts each vial into corresponding chambers.
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