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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 1990
Filed:
Aug. 15, 1986
Paul Boisseau, Lexington, MA (US);
Diarmaid H Douglas-Hamilton, Beverly, MA (US);
Thomas P Sosnowski, Wayland, MA (US);
Hamilton-Thorn Research, Wenham, MA (US);
Abstract
A motility scanner and method are disclosed for characterizing the motion of sperm, bacteria, particles suspended in flowing fluids and the like. The motility scanner preferably is mounted as a portable unit in a container and includes an optical system, a source of illumination for the system, a heated specimen support disposed in the system, ratiation sensing means coupled to the system, signal processing means for analyzing signals generated by the radiation sensing means, and a front panel disposed on the container and featuring an output screen, a printer and controls required for operating the motility detector, including a power switch. A disposable specimen holder of unique design allows external loading thereof and its positioning on the heated specimen support. The source of illumination can be a conventional filament lamp or one or more LED's. Power for the motility scanner can be self contained by incorporating a battery pack within the container or it can be derived from a conventional 110 V.A.C. outside source via a cord and plug.