Patent ID: 7342995
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for evaluating a specific macromolecule crystal in a sample contained in a sample container through which X-rays, ultraviolet light and visible light are transmissible, comprising: a sample detecting device for detecting the specific macromolecule crystal in the sample container; an X-ray measuring device that is disposed so as to be spaced from the sample detecting device and carries out an X-ray diffraction measurement of the specific macromolecule crystal; feeding means for feeding the sample container from the sample detecting device to the X-ray measuring device; and control means for identifying the position of the specific macromolecule crystal on the basis of information generated in the sample detecting device and controlling the feeding means on the basis of the position of the specific macromolecule crystal to position the specific macromolecule crystal on a sample disposing portion of the X-ray measuring device, wherein