Patent ID: 6436698
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: C12Q,G01N,Y02A

Abstract:
An apparatus for automatic and continuous measuring of water toxicity, comprisinga sample supplier for gathering test samples from a water system at regular intervals and continuously, and for supplying test samples to luminescent microorganisms; a multi-well plate containing luminescent microorganisms, wherein the top of the well is sealed with a gas-impermeable film; a storage unit for said multi-well plates, which sequentially supplies said multi-well plates, wherein each well contains lyophilized luminescent microorganisms; a transportation means for said multi-well plates; an injection needle for providing test samples and reagents in an accurate amount into luminescent microorganisms contained in said multi-well plate; a sensor for detecting luminosity after a lapse of certain times from injection of samples and reagents into luminescent microorganisms; and a control unit for electrical or mechanical control or regulation of an automatic operation of said apparatus.