Patent ID: 6770876
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
An autosampler device for introducing a test sample into a HPLC system, comprising:a. a housing, said housing comprising at least two surfaces; b. one or more apertures defined by said housing, wherein said one or more apertures are each for receiving capillary tubing; c. a plate member within said housing, said plate member defining at least one opening for receiving a test sample container; d. a first movement member, wherein said first movement member is fixedly attached at a first side thereof to said housing and at a second side thereof to said plate member, and wherein said first movement member is for moving said plate member; e. a second movement member, wherein said second movement member is fixedly attached to said housing, and wherein said second movement member is for moving a vial positioned within said test sample container; and f. at least one inlet passageway in fluid communication with said housing, said inlet passageway being for introducing a fluid material into said housing.