Analytical device with variable angle of incidence

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PATENT NO 5491556
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08256385

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Apparatus for the determination of a chemical or biochemical species comprises a resonant optical biosensor (1-4) disposed in a light path between a pivotally-mounted source (5) of monochromatic light and a stationary detector (12) adapted to monitor some characteristic of the light. There is provided means (7) for causing pivotal motion of the light source (5) so as to vary the angle of incidence of the light on the sensor (1-4). Also provided is means for monitoring the instantaneous angle of incidence. The means for varying the angle of incidence of the light on the sensor may be a cam arrangement (7) acting on a pivoting member (6) carrying the light source (5), and the means for monitoring the instantaneous angle of incidence of the light on the sensor (1-4) may comprise means for monitoring the number of steps performed by a stepper motor driving the cam arrangement (7).

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FISONS PLCFISON HOUSE PRINCES STREET IPSWICH SUFFOLK IP1 1QH

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Maule, Colin H Cambridge, GB 3 115
Molloy, James O Newmarket, GB 5 60
Stewart, Douglas A Cambridge, GB 1 32

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