Patent ID: 7273591
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. A slide cartridge for use with a chemical analyzer and for holding therein a plurality of reagent test slides, which comprises: a first ring; and a second ring secured to the first ring, the first and second rings being at least partially rotatable relative to one another, the first ring including a first primary wall, and radially spaced apart inner and outer sidewalls extending perpendicularly from the first primary wall, the first primary wall having a top surface and including ribs protruding upwardly from the top surface, the ribs being spaced apart from one another periodically about the circumference of the first ring, adjacent ribs receiving therebetween a respective reagent test slide of the plurality of reagent test slides, the second ring and the inner and outer sidewalls and ribs of the first ring defining therebetween a plurality of reaction chambers for receiving the plurality of reagent test slides, the reaction chambers being arranged side-by-side circumferentially between the first and second rings and residing in a single plane, the slide cartridge being receivable by a chemical analyzer for testing the plurality of reagent test slides and being removable therefrom after testing of the plurality of reagent test slides has been performed by the chemical analyzer.