公开(公告)号：US20210239582A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-05

申请号：US17235171

申请日：2021-04-20

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.

Inventor： Martijn Xander BERNTSEN ,  Martijn Kleefstra ,  Roger Petri ,  Tino Walter Van Der Zee

IPC: G01N1/31 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/00

Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.

公开(公告)号：US20200166532A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-28

申请号：US16774501

申请日：2020-01-28

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.

Inventor： Jurjen Sinnema ,  Roger Petri ,  Martijn Xander Berntsen ,  Martijn Kleefstra

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  C12M1/22 ,  C12M1/00 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles includes a transport belt, a bumper stopper, and a rotator. A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.

公开(公告)号：US12246874B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-11

申请号：US17278997

申请日：2018-10-04

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.

Inventor： Jurjen Sinnema ,  Roger Petri

IPC: B65B69/00 ,  B65B7/28 ,  G01N35/04

Abstract: A holder for consumables for use in an analyzer is disclosed. The holder has one or more receptacles for receiving a stack of consumables. The consumables are wrapped in packaging and are placed in the holder as a stack of packaged consumables. The receptacles have a height sufficient to receive the stack of consumable. The receptacles have an opening miming along the side of the receptacle for the entire portion of the height of the receptacle that receives the stack of consumables. The receptacles have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is the end of the receptacles into which the stack of consumables is place and from which the consumables are removed. The distal portion of the receptacles support the stack of consumables in the receptacles.

公开(公告)号：US20180045746A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15547978

申请日：2016-02-04

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V

Inventor： Jurjen Sinnema ,  Roger Petri ,  Martijn Xander Berntsen ,  Martijn Kleefstra

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: G01N35/00732 ,  C12M23/10 ,  C12M23/50 ,  G01N35/021 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/00752 ,  G01N2035/0484

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles (10) includes a transport belt (6), a bumper stopper (14), and a rotator (12). A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.

公开(公告)号：US12228483B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US17235171

申请日：2021-04-20

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.

Inventor： Martijn Xander Berntsen ,  Martijn Kleefstra ,  Roger Petri ,  Tino Walter Van Der Zee

IPC: G01N1/31 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04

Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.

公开(公告)号：US20220033125A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：US17278997

申请日：2018-10-04

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.

Inventor： Jurjen Sinnema ,  Roger Petri

IPC: B65B69/00 ,  B65B7/28 ,  G01N35/04

Abstract: A holder for consumables for use in an analyzer is disclosed. The holder has one or more receptacles for receiving a stack of consumables. The consumables are wrapped in packaging and are placed in the holder as a stack of packaged consumables. The receptacles have a height sufficient to receive the stack of consumable. The receptacles have an opening miming along the side of the receptacle for the entire portion of the height of the receptacle that receives the stack of consumables. The receptacles have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is the end of the receptacles into which the stack of consumables is place and from which the consumables are removed. The distal portion of the receptacles support the stack of consumables in the receptacles.

公开(公告)号：US11016007B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US14674827

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: BD Kiestra B.V.

Inventor： Martijn Xander Berntsen ,  Martijn Kleefstra ,  Roger Petri ,  Tino Walter Van Der Zee

IPC: G01N1/31 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/00

Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.

公开(公告)号：US10585107B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US15547978

申请日：2016-02-04

Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.

Inventor： Jurjen Sinnema ,  Roger Petri ,  Martijn Xander Berntsen ,  Martijn Kleefstra

IPC: G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/00 ,  C12M1/22 ,  C12M1/00

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles (10) includes a transport belt (6), a bumper stopper (14), and a rotator (12). A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.

公开(公告)号：US20150276566A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14674827

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: BD Kiestra B.V.

Inventor： Martijn Xander Berntsen ,  Martijn Kleefstra ,  Roger Petri ,  Tino Walter Van Der Zee

IPC: G01N1/31

CPC classification number: G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/00029 ,  G01N35/021 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/00039 ,  G01N2035/00326 ,  G01N2035/00356 ,  G01N2035/00891 ,  G01N2035/0405 ,  G01N2035/041 ,  G01N2035/0424 ,  G01N2035/0427

Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了用于接种具有用于测试和分析的生物样品的各种容器的自动化平台。 实验室自动化系统包括用于使接种媒体自动化以用于随后分析的多个模块。 在这方面，实验室自动化系统有一个模块可以输入样本/订单信息，并存储培养皿的清单。 另一个模块用于将样品容器标记为将容器与样品相关联的唯一标识符。 另一个模块包括用于检索样品和接种容器的机器人。 样品接种模块还包括将接收载玻片，接种这些载玻片并进一步处理载玻片进行分析的装置。 最后，实验室自动化系统包括一个将样品与培养基条纹化的模块。 因此，本文所述的自动化实验室系统提供具有来自实验室操作者的最小输入的一致样品。