公开(公告)号：US20020153055A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：US10109582

申请日：2002-03-27

Applicant: IRM, LLC

Inventor： Robert C. Downs ,  Mark R. Weselak

IPC: B67C003/00

CPC classification number: B01F13/1055 ,  B01J19/0046 ,  B01J2219/00315 ,  B01J2219/00353 ,  B01J2219/00355 ,  B01J2219/0036 ,  B01J2219/00378 ,  B01J2219/00412 ,  B01J2219/00689 ,  B01J2219/00691 ,  B01J2219/00756 ,  B01L3/0293 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  B01L9/00 ,  C30B7/00 ,  C30B29/58 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G01N35/1074

Abstract: The present invention provides highly automated fluid delivery systems and related methods with significantly improved throughput relative to preexisting technologies. In particular, the invention relates to a fluid dispensing system that simultaneously produces multiple fluid mixtures on-the-fly in multiple multiwell plates. The invention also includes control system and machine software in addition to various systems and related methods for performing assorted downstream processes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了高度自动化的流体输送系统和相关方法，其相对于预先存在的技术具有显着提高的产量。 特别地，本发明涉及在多个多孔板中同时产生多个流体混合物的流体分配系统。 除了用于执行各种下游处理的各种系统和相关方法之外，本发明还包括控制系统和机器软件。

公开(公告)号：US20040142486A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10704335

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: IRM, LLC

Inventor： Mark R. Weselak ,  Brad Backes ,  Jared Ek

IPC: G01N001/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/00732 ,  G01N35/028 ,  G01N35/1067 ,  G01N2035/00217 ,  G01N2035/00861 ,  G01N2035/047 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: Methods and systems for sorting compounds and compound holders into batches for subsequent processing are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将化合物和化合物保持剂分批分批以用于后续处理的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20020132354A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：US10071877

申请日：2002-02-08

Applicant: IRM, LLC C/O Sophia House

Inventor： Robert C. Downs ,  Scott A. Lesley ,  James K. Mainquist ,  Andrew J. Meyer ,  Christopher M. Shaw ,  Mark R. Weselak ,  Marc Nasoff

IPC: G01N035/00 ,  G01N009/30

CPC classification number: B04B13/00 ,  B04B5/0414 ,  B04B5/10 ,  B04B2011/046 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/00495 ,  Y10T436/111666 ,  Y10T436/25375

Abstract: An automated centrifuge comprising a rotor having a plurality of sample receiving elements located in the rotor is provided. Sample processing components are structured to be insertable into any one of the receiving elements and a controller is configured to insert the sample processing components into the sample receiving elements. The sample receiving elements located in the rotor are grouped in clusters, and the cavities of each cluster are substantially parallel. Also, an automated centrifuge system comprising a rotor including a plurality of clusters of receiving elements, each element including a longitudinal axis, with the longitudinal axes of each element in a cluster being substantially parallel is provided. A plurality of sample processing components are arranged in groups, with each group configured to be received into adjacent clusters. A rotor position member is structured to determine the position of each cluster. A controller directs the sample receiving elements into adjacent clusters, and directs the rotor position member to rotate the rotor to position clusters relative to sample processing component groups.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括具有位于转子中的多个样品接收元件的转子的自动离心机。 样本处理部件被构造成可插入到任一个接收元件中，并且控制器被配置为将样本处理部件插入到样本接收元件中。 位于转子中的样品接收元件被分组成簇，并且每个簇的空腔基本上平行。 另外，提供一种包括转子的自动离心机系统，该转子包括多个接收元件簇，每个元件包括纵向轴线，其中每个元件的纵向轴线基本上平行。 多个样本处理组件被分组地布置，每个组被配置为被接收到相邻的簇中。 构造转子位置构件以确定每个簇的位置。 控制器将样品接收元件引导到相邻的簇中，并引导转子位置构件使转子旋转以相对于样品处理组件组定位簇。

公开(公告)号：US20030031602A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US10200021

申请日：2002-07-18

Applicant: IRM, LLC

Inventor： Mark R. Weselak ,  Robert C. Downs

IPC: B01L009/00

CPC classification number: B01L1/02 ,  B01L1/025 ,  C12M41/14 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N35/028 ,  G01N2035/00356 ,  G01N2035/00801 ,  G01N2035/042 ,  G01N2035/0425 ,  G01N2035/0455

Abstract: The invention provides an efficiently automated incubation device that reduces the number of powered moving parts in the device and the amount of air transfer between environments that are internal and external to the device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种有效的自动化孵化装置，其减少了装置中的动力运动部件的数量以及在装置内部和外部的环境之间的空气传送量。