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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2000
Keisei Kimura, Bunkyo, JP;
Shinichi Fukuzono, Hitachinaka, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
When the reaction process is commences, the roller is rotated at a specified number of revolutions so as to supply new sheet between the heating plate and the sheet retainer . Then, the fixing device is lowered toward the heat cycler , the sheet contacts the opening of the reaction container arranged on the reaction container support block , and then the heating plate pushes down the sheet to let the sheet closely contact the opening of the reaction container . After the reaction of the reaction solution in the reaction container is complete, the sheet retainer retains the sheet , and then is lifted together with the fixing device to separate the sheet from the opening of the reaction container . Then, the roller is rotated by a specified number of revolutions so that the used sheet is taken up onto the roller and new sheet is supplied.