IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

G01N 35/00 - Definition fr

Definition statement

This main group covers:

Automated apparatus of general applicability in laboratory analytical methods.

Automated clinical laboratory equipment not limited to specific methods.

Methods of operating such apparatus in automatic analysis.

Handling samples and reagents in automatic analysers. Fluid samples may flow along a tube system, or be carried in individual containers.

References relevant to classification in this main group

This main group does not cover:

Examples of places where the subject matter of this group is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated into a larger system:

Analysis performed directly on the human or animal body for medical or veterinary diagnosis

A61B, A61D

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Sampling; preparing specimens for investigation

G01N 1/00

Specific methods of analysis of biological materials

G01N 33/48

Chemical or physical processes, e.g. catalysis, colloid chemistry, or their relevant apparatus, for chemical processes in general, including automatic synthesis

B01J 19/00

Chemical or physical apparatus for general laboratory use, e.g. glassware, heating apparatus

B01L, B01L 3/00, B01L 7/00

Program-control systems for automatic apparatus

G05B 19/00

Digital computing or data processing specially adapted for specific functions or for specific applications

G06F 17/00, G06F 19/00