Abstract:
A filter module (30) suitable for an optical instrument (A) for monitoring polymerase chain reaction replication of DNA in a reaction apparatus (B) that includes a thermal cycler block for holding a plurality of vials containing a suspension of ingredients for the reaction, the optical instrument including a housing suitable for receiving the filter module, the filter module comprising: a beam splitter (6) an excitation filter (7); an emission filter (8); and a support frame (34, 36, 40, 44); wherein: the beam splitter (6), the excitation filter (7) and the emission filter (8) are affixed to the support frame; the filter module (30) is suitable for being received in the housing of the optical instrument; the beam splitter (6), the excitation filter (7) and the emission filter (8), and thereby the filter module (30), are associated with a selected dye for the suspension; and the filter module (3) is removable from the housing of the optical instrument for replacement with another filter module associated with another selected dye.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for optically inspecting an at least partially reflecting surface of an item, having a first and at least one second crossbeam (12, 14) each forming a section (32) largely in the shape of a circular segment. The crossbeams (12, 14) are disposed at a longitudinal distance (D) from one another, defining a longitudinal axis (17). The two crossbeams (12, 14) are held at the longitudinal distance (D) by means of a plurality of longitudinal beams (16). The longitudinal beams (16) are disposed at a defined radial distance (38) from the sections (32) in the shape of circular segments. The crossbeams (12, 14) support a light-transparent diffusing screen (34) forming a tunnel-shaped inspection space (36). A plurality of light sources (48) are disposed outside of the tunnel-shaped inspection space (36) behind the diffusing screen, said sources being controllable individually or in small groups in order to generate variable light-dark patterns (90) on the diffusing screen. At least one camera (74, 78) is set up in the tunnel-shaped inspection space (36).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples, the instrument having a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. In a preferred configuration, the assay is validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Applications include molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general, many of which require temperature control during detection. Sensitivity and resistance to bubble interference during scanning are shown to be improved by use of a heating block with reflective mirror face in intimate contact with a thermo-optical window enclosing the liquid sample.
Abstract:
An optical instrument monitors PCR replication of DNA in a reaction apparatus having a temperature cycled block with vials of reaction ingredients including dye that fluoresces in presence of double-stranded DNA. A beam splitter passes an excitation beam to the vials to fluoresce the dye. An emission beam from the dye is passed by the beam splitter to a CCD detector from which a processor computes DNA concentration. A reference strip with a plurality of reference emitters emit reference beams of different intensity, from which the processor selects an optimum emitter for compensating for drift. Exposure time is automatically adjusted for keeping within optimum dynamic ranges of the CCD and processor. A module of the beam splitter and associated optical filters is associated with selected dye, and is replaceable for different dyes.
Abstract:
A tray assembly (200) for use with an apparatus adapted to inspect a liquid sample, including a support tray (202) insertable within an inspection location within the liquid sample inspection apparatus so that a light source of the apparatus illuminates a liquid sample carried on the support tray and a detector of the apparatus receives light from the liquid sample when the support tray is positioned at the inspection location, and an insert (204) supported within the support tray and having a first surface (206) adapted to receive a first type of liquid carrier and a second surface (206) adapted to receive a second type of liquid carrier different from the first type of liquid carrier.
Abstract:
An atomic absorption spectrometer with electrothermal atomization of the test sample and background compensation by exploitation of the Zeeman effect contains an oven (130) which is heated perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the measuring light beam (18) of the atomic absorption spectrometer, for the electrothermal atomization of the test sample, and a switchable electromagnet (44) for generating a magnetic field at the site of the test sample and which runs parallel to the direction of propagation of the measuring light beam (18), so that when the electromagnet (44) is switched on, a longitudinal Zeeman effect occurs in the absorption lines. The electromagnet (44) has pole pieces (46, 48) with aligned passages (50, 52) through which the measuring light beam (18) passes. Contacts (128, 176) whose centrelines are perpendicular to the centreline of the measuring light beam (18) and which hold the cross-heated oven (130) are mounted in a contact support (96) arranged on the pole pieces (48, 50). Magnet coils (60, 62) are arranged directly on the pole pieces (46, 48). The contact support (96) and coil holders (56, 58) constitute a single component.
Abstract in simplified Chinese:[课题]可使用可抛弃的微芯片,于需要分析的现场,高精度进行各种分析。[解决手段]于平板电脑终端(3)(处理设备)的显示器(3a)上,配置微芯片(1),将检体(4)往该微芯片(1)的流通路径滴下,在微芯片内部(流通路径)使检体的反应产生。对该微芯片(1),照射从平板电脑终端(3)的显示器(3a)放出之光线,借由该照射光,测定在微芯片(1)内产生的反应。例如,作为测定方法,采用使用照射光的激发萤光法时,观测到对应前述反应的萤光,借由目视来观察或借由平板电脑终端(3)的内藏相机来检测该光线。该检测信号系借由平板电脑终端(3)的运算设备被运算处理,进行分析,分析结果会被输入至外部。
Abstract:
A sample analyzer has an illuminator for illuminating an assay sample to cause luminescence, and a support for a sample vessel containing the assay sample. The support is adapted to position the assay sample proximate the illuminator. A detector is positioned along an optical axis extending from the illuminator, through the positioned assay sample, to the detector, so as to detect the luminescence from the assay sample. A reflector is removably disposed between the illuminator and the assay sample so as to reflect a portion of the luminescence back through the positioned assay sample toward the detector.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a chip holder kit for a wire-grid sensor, where the chip holder kit includes a base plate, where a first aperture is formed at the front side of the base plate, a second aperture is formed at the rear side of the base plate, and an overlapping region where the first and the second apertures overlap. The second aperture has an area that substantially matches the area of the wire-grid sensor and is adapted to removable receive the wire-grid sensor. The first aperture is adapted to removably receive the polarization structure and the first and second apertures are arranged such that when the wire-grid sensor and the polarizer are received in the overlapping region the polarizer filters any incoming excitation light to a transverse electric mode (TE) polarized excitation light before the wire-grid sensor is illuminated.
Abstract:
Gas analyzer systems and methods for measuring concentrations of gasses and in particular dry mole fraction of components of a gas. The systems and method allow for rapid measurement of the gas density and/or dry mole fraction of gases for a number of environmental monitoring applications, including high speed flux measurements. A novel coupling design allows for tool-free removal of a cell enclosing a flow path to enable in field cleaning of optical components.