Patent ID: 6872571
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for maintaining a uniform and consistent length of a plurality of liquid test packages each comprising a plurality of test package components in a capsule chemistry sample liquid analysis system by ensuring that each test package, which comprises alternating segments of liquid and air, has a predetermined volume, comprising: (a) selectively aspirating into a first fluid conduit the plurality of test packages in successive cycles, wherein each test package is aspirated in a separate cycle that begins with a first air segment having a first air volume, and ends with a final liquid segment and a final air tin that order, and wherein each final air segment has a final air volume; (b) transferring in sequence the test package from each cycle from said first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit; (c) controlling or altering the volume of the final air segment of each test package as it enters the second fluid conduit; (d) transferring each test package from said second fluid conduit to a third fluid conduit; (e) controlling or altering the volume of the first air segment of each test package as it enters the third fluid conduit.