Patent ID: 6816254
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A flow cell assembly comprising:a flow cell body including at least one flow tube bore and a pair of detents; a flow cell retainer including an opening for receiving at least a portion of the flow cell body; a U-shaped clamping member having a pair of elongated legs spaced apart to simultaneously engage the pair of detents of the flow cell body, wherein the U-shaped clamping member defines open space allowing access to the at least one flow tube bore; at least one support arm pivotally coupled to the flow cell retainer at a first location along the support arm and pivotally coupled to the U-shaped clamping member at a second location along the support arm, wherein the second location is spaced from and slidably adjustable relative to the first location; and a spring arranged to urge the second location toward the first location.