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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 1991
Filed:
Jan. 05, 1989
John A Quenin, Rochester, NY (US);
Johannes J Porte, Webster, NY (US);
Raymond F Jakubowicz, Rush, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A chemical analyzer providing an analysis slide positioning apparatus and method for properly aligning a test slide relative to a sample dispenser of the chemical analyzer. The slide positioning apparatus is capable of moving the slide in three different planes of movement for effecting alignment of the slide and to control fluid application thereto. The positioning apparatus includes a platform which supports the slide, a mechanism for moving the slide on the support in a first direction, and a drive mechanism for moving the platform and the slide carried thereon in second and third directions extending perpendicular to each other and to the first direction.