Ultrasonic biological sample analysis apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9873921
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13657614

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An ultrasonic sample evaluation process in which a vial containing a liquid medium is placed on a receptacle and a ultrasonic source signal is propagated upwards in the vertical direction through the liquid medium. A number of reflected ultrasonic signals is received at the bottom of the sample vial and evaluated to identify a pattern characteristic of a reflection off the meniscus, and the presence of a pattern characteristic of a collection implement located in the liquid medium. An estimate of the amount of liquid medium contained in the sample vial is generated based on a time characteristic of the pattern characteristic of a reflection off the meniscus, and a signal indicating the presence of a collection implement in the liquid medium is generated upon identifying such a pattern.

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QIAGEN GAITHERSBURG INC1201 CLOPPER ROAD GAITHERSBURG MD 20878

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Thomas, Bradley Scott Timonium, US 24 308

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