Phase-modulated standing wave mixing apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10737228
APP PUB NO 20170246601A1
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15511578

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Disclosed are mixing apparatus adapted to provide mixing of components in an automated analyzer. The mixing apparatus includes a reservoir configured to contain a coupling liquid, a transducer configured to be driven at a frequency and communicate with the coupling liquid, and a signal generation unit configured to provide a phase modulatable drive signal to the transducer. In some embodiments, improved patient sample and reagent mixing may be provided. Systems and methods are provided, as are other aspects.

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SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC1717 DEERFIELD ROAD LAW AND PATENTS DEERFIELD IL 60015

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Haddad, Antoine Newark, US 2 3
Krufka, Stephen Newark, US 4 4
Taylor, Jeffrey Lincoln University, US 59 1612

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