Patent ID: 8999268
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A sample input device for transferring a liquid sample from a sample container into an analyzer for examining the composition of the liquid sample, wherein the sample input device comprises: at least one retention element that at least partly keeps particulate components of the liquid sample from passing over from the sample container into the analyzer while transferring the liquid sample from the sample container into the analyzer, and at least one ventilation device that allows ventilating the sample container while transferring the liquid sample from the sample container into the analyzer, wherein the at least one retention element and the at least one ventilation device are implemented in individual components, wherein the individual components are assembled together in a tight manner by a Luer taper connection to provide a functional unit, and wherein one of the individual components comprises an analyzer connecting part, which is connectable to a sample entrance of the analyzer.