Device for sampling plant material
    1.
    发明授权
    Device for sampling plant material 有权
    设备用于采样植物材料

    公开(公告)号:US07980148B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-19

    申请号:US11948491

    申请日:2007-11-30

    CPC classification number: G01N1/08 G01N1/04 G01N33/0098 G01N2001/288

    Abstract: A device for collecting plant samples includes a punch and die mechanism for taking leaf plugs from plants. The punch itself includes a punch rod coaxially mounted inside a punch tube. In use, the punch tube has a distal end with two, diametrically opposed projections that interact with the formed aperture to cut a plug from a plant leaf. The punch rod then follows to remove a cut leaf plug from the formed aperture. Also included is a hydraulic subsystem for periodically delivering liquid on the punch and die mechanism to prevent plant debris from clogging the device.

    Abstract translation: 用于收集植物样品的装置包括用于从植物取出叶片的冲头和模具机构。 冲头本身包括同轴地安装在冲头管内的冲杆。 在使用中,冲头管具有远端,其具有与形成的孔相互作用的两个直径相对的突起,以从植物叶切割塞子。 接下来的打孔杆从形成的孔中移除切割的叶片。 还包括液压子系统,用于在冲头和模具机构上周期性地输送液体,以防止植物碎屑堵塞装置。

    Stackable sample holding plate with robot removable lid
    2.
    发明授权
    Stackable sample holding plate with robot removable lid 有权
    可堆放样品保持板,带机械手可拆卸盖

    公开(公告)号:US06918738B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-19

    申请号:US10095906

    申请日:2002-03-11

    Abstract: A holding plate includes a flat base member with a surface that is formed with a plurality of stations (wells or depressions) for holding specimens. A panel extends downwardly from the edge of the surface to create a concavity for receiving a lid member therein. The panel also has a flange extending outwardly from the concavity. The flat lid member has a skirt with a rim that extends from the edge of the lid member to create a hollow for receiving a base member therein. In operation, a robot or mechanical device selectively engages the flange of the base member and the rim of the lid member to engage or disengage the base and lid members. This allows for individual movement of either the base member or the lid member. This also allows for collective movement of the engaged base and lid members for stacking and storage.

    Abstract translation: 保持板包括具有表面的平坦的基底构件,该表面形成有用于保持试样的多个站(孔或凹陷)。 面板从表面的边缘向下延伸以形成用于在其中接收盖构件的凹部。 面板还具有从凹部向外延伸的凸缘。 平盖部件具有裙部,该裙部具有从盖部件的边缘延伸的边缘,以形成用于在其中容纳基部部件的中空部。 在操作中,机器人或机械装置选择性地接合基部构件的凸缘和盖构件的边缘以接合或脱离底座和盖构件。 这允许基部构件或盖构件的单独移动。 这也允许接合的基座和盖构件的集体运动用于堆叠和存储。

    Gigamatrix holding tray having through-hole wells
    3.
    发明申请
    Gigamatrix holding tray having through-hole wells 审中-公开
    Gigamatrix保持盘具有通孔孔

    公开(公告)号:US20050046833A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-03

    申请号:US10964940

    申请日:2004-10-14

    Abstract: A GigaMatrix plate for holding a large number of small-volume fluid samples includes a base for supporting a plurality of substantially parallel, elongated capillary tubes. Each tube defines a lumen that extends through the base, and each lumen has an aspect ratio greater than about 5:1. Dimensionally, each lumen has an inner diameter that is less than approximately five hundred microns and it has a length greater than about five millimeters. Further, each tube acts to optically distinguish light that is directed toward it from the sample whenever the sample fluoresces inside the tube lumen. Also, however, light from the sample that is directed axially through the tube is emitted therefrom for optical detection of the tube and the sample therein.

    Abstract translation: 用于容纳大量小体积流体样品的Giga矩阵板包括用于支撑多个基本平行的细长毛细管的基座。 每个管限定延伸穿过基部的内腔,并且每个内腔具有大于约5:1的纵横比。 在尺寸上,每个内腔具有小于约五百微米的内径,并且其长度大于约五毫米。 此外,每当管子在管腔内发出荧光时,每个管用于将来自样品的光定向到光学上。 然而,从轴向通过管的样品的光也被发射出来,用于光学检测管和样品。

    DEVICE FOR SAMPLING PLANT MATERIAL
    4.
    发明申请
    DEVICE FOR SAMPLING PLANT MATERIAL 有权
    用于采样植物材料的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090139353A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US11948491

    申请日:2007-11-30

    CPC classification number: G01N1/08 G01N1/04 G01N33/0098 G01N2001/288

    Abstract: A device for collecting plant samples includes a punch and die mechanism for taking leaf plugs from plants. The punch itself includes a punch rod coaxially mounted inside a punch tube. In use, the punch tube has a distal end with two, diametrically opposed projections that interact with the formed aperture to cut a plug from a plant leaf. The punch rod then follows to remove a cut leaf plug from the formed aperture. Also included is a hydraulic subsystem for periodically delivering liquid on the punch and die mechanism to prevent plant debris from clogging the device.

    Abstract translation: 用于收集植物样品的装置包括用于从植物取出叶片的冲头和模具机构。 冲头本身包括同轴地安装在冲头管内的冲杆。 在使用中,冲头管具有远端,其具有与形成的孔相互作用的两个直径相对的突起,以从植物叶切割塞子。 接下来的打孔杆从形成的孔中移除切割的叶片。 还包括液压子系统,用于在冲头和模具机构上周期性地输送液体,以防止植物碎屑堵塞装置。

    Fiber optic security system
    7.
    发明授权
    Fiber optic security system 失效
    光纤安全系统

    公开(公告)号:US5680104A

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-21

    申请号:US652913

    申请日:1996-05-31

    CPC classification number: G08B13/186

    Abstract: An optical fiber security system includes an optical emitter connected to one end of an optical fiber and a detector connected to the other end. A random signal generator triggers the emitter to output a light pulse signal through the fiber. This generator also simultaneously triggers the detector to receive the light pulse signal. A comparator compares the light pulse signal that is received by the detector with an optimum reference to adjust and conform the emitter output with the reference. Also, a monitor determines whether a particular identifiable characteristic of the light pulse signal is within a predetermined range of values. Whenever there is not a simultaneous emission and detection of the light pulse signal, or whenever the light pulse characteristic is outside the predetermined range of values, the system alarms.

    Abstract translation: 光纤安全系统包括连接到光纤一端的光发射器和连接到另一端的检测器。 随机信号发生器触发发射器通过光纤输出光脉冲信号。 该发生器还同时触发检测器接收光脉冲信号。 比较器将检测器接收的光脉冲信号与最佳参考值进行比较,以调整发射器输出并使其符合参考。 此外,监视器确定光脉冲信号的特定可识别特性是否在预定值范围内。 每当光脉冲信号没有同时发射和检测时,或者每当光脉冲特性超出预定值范围时,系统就会报警。

    TRANSFER STATION FOR PLANT MATERIAL SAMPLING AND TRACKING SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    TRANSFER STATION FOR PLANT MATERIAL SAMPLING AND TRACKING SYSTEM 有权
    植物材料采集和跟踪系统的转运站

    公开(公告)号:US20110213492A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-01

    申请号:US12714089

    申请日:2010-02-26

    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing plant material samples and a transfer station designed for use in such systems and methods. In one embodiment, the system includes a controller, a plant-material sampling device, and a transfer station. The plant-material sampling device is configured to communicate with the controller and to read an identifier of a plant. The sampling device also has a removable magazine, and is designed to take at least one plant sample from multiple plants, place such samples in the magazine, and track the identity of the plant from which each sample is taken. The transfer station is configured to hold, at multiple positions, multiple magazines and multiple trays such that the positions of the magazines are mirrored by the positions of the trays, read an identifier of each magazine, read an identifier of each tray, map storage locations for each one of the magazines to storage locations of one of the trays, and sequentially unload plant samples from the magazines to the trays.

    Abstract translation: 用于处理植物材料样品的系统和方法以及设计用于这些系统和方法的转运站。 在一个实施例中,系统包括控制器,植物材料采样装置和转运站。 植物材料采样装置被配置为与控制器通信并读取工厂的标识符。 采样设备还具有一个可移动的杂志,并且被设计成从多个植物中取出至少一个植物样品,将这样的样品放置在杂志中,并且跟踪每个样品被采集的植物的身份。 传送站被配置为在多个位置处保持多个杂志和多个托盘,使得杂志的位置由托盘的位置镜像,读取每个杂志的标识符,读取每个托盘的标识符,映射存储位置 对于每个杂志到其中一个托盘的存储位置,并且将植物样本从杂志顺序地卸载到托盘。

    SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING AND TRACKING PLANT MATERIAL
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING AND TRACKING PLANT MATERIAL 有权
    采样和跟踪植物材料系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090042180A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-12

    申请号:US11835986

    申请日:2007-08-08

    Abstract: A system and method for processing, i.e., sampling and tracking, plant material requires the ability to identify each plant in a plurality of plants. Initially, samples are taken from selected plants and are collected in respective storage locations in a magazine. During sampling, the identity of the plant source for each plant sample is stored. Further, the identity of each storage location receiving a plant sample is stored. Subsequently, the samples are transferred from the storage locations and are placed in respective wells of a receiving member for further downstream processing. Again, the identity of each well receiving a plant sample is stored. As a result, a plant sample in a well can be traced back to its plant source.

    Abstract translation: 用于处理,即采样和跟踪植物材料的系统和方法需要识别多个植物中的每个植物的能力。 最初,样品从选定的植物中取出并收集在杂志的相应存储位置。 在采样期间,存储每个植物样品的植物来源的身份。 此外,存储接收植物样本的每个存储位置的身份。 随后,将样品从存储位置转移并放置在接收构件的相应孔中用于进一步的下游处理。 再次,存储接收植物样品的每个孔的身份。 因此,井中的植物样品可以追溯到其植物来源。

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