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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2006
Daniel M. Stock, Gartenau, AT;
Josef J. Atzler, Hallem, AT;
Daniel M. Stock, Gartenau, AT;
Josef J. Atzler, Hallem, AT;
Molecular Devices, LLC, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A cartridge and cartridge system for use in an apparatus for analyzing a sample are provided. The cartridge has one or more light sources and/or optical systems and other components that are specific for a certain type of application such as fluorescence, absorbance, or luminescence. The light source, optical systems, and other components for a specific application are housed in a single cartridge. The system has a plurality of cartridges for different applications for a multimode instrument. The cartridges are removably engaged with the apparatus in a 'plug-in' format such that one cartridge may be removed from the apparatus and another cartridge may be easily installed.