SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE MARKS ON RACKS AND RECEPTACLES
    1.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE MARKS ON RACKS AND RECEPTACLES 审中-公开
    用于在机架和接收器上读取机器可读标记的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2017070663A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-27

    申请号:PCT/US2016/058452

    申请日:2016-10-24

    Inventor: OPALSKY, David

    Abstract: A sample processing or assay instrument (100) includes a moveable support (112). The moveable support (112) defines a first pocket (140A) configured to receive a first object (136) having a first machine-readable mark (147). The moveable support (112) defines a second pocket (140B) configured to receive a second object (136) having a second machine-readable mark (147). The moveable support (112) also includes a first fiducial machine-readable mark (150A) and a second fiducial machine-readable mark (150B). The instrument also includes an image capture device (128) that captures a first image including the first fiducial machine-readable mark (150A) and the first machine-readable mark (147) of the first object (136). The image capture device (128) captures a second image that includes the second fiducial machine-readable mark (150B) and the second machine-readable mark (147) of the second object (136). The instrument (100) also includes a processor configured to associate information decoded from the first and second machine-readable marks (150A, 150B) with first and second locations on the moveable support (112).

    Abstract translation: 样品处理或测定仪器(100)包括可移动支撑件(112)。 可移动支撑件(112)限定了构造成接收具有第一机器可读标记(147)的第一对象(136)的第一凹座(140A)。 可移动支撑件(112)限定第二凹座(140B),第二凹座构造成接收具有第二机器可读标记(147)的第二对象(136)。 可移动支撑件(112)还包括第一基准机器可读标记(150A)和第二基准机器可读标记(150B)。 该仪器还包括捕获包括第一对象(136)的第一基准机器可读标记(150A)和第一机器可读标记(147)的第一图像的图像捕获设备(128)。 图像捕捉设备(128)捕捉包括第二对象(136)的第二基准机器可读标记(150B)和第二机器可读标记(147)的第二图像。 该仪器(100)还包括处理器,该处理器被配置为将从第一机器可读标记和第二机器可读标记(150A,150B)解码的信息与可移动支撑(112)上的第一位置和第二位置相关联。

    CONTAMINATION CONTROL FOR LIQUID HANDLING
    2.
    发明申请
    CONTAMINATION CONTROL FOR LIQUID HANDLING 审中-公开
    液体处理污染控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2010132887A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-18

    申请号:PCT/US2010/035146

    申请日:2010-05-17

    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element. A sample rack configured to hold receptacles and to be inserted into the structure below the cover includes a sample rack having receptacle-receiving pockets, each with a resilient element and a positioning feature for holding receptacles of varying sizes in a predetermined position within the receptacle receiving pocket, and a cover including features for preventing a receptacle from being pulled out of its receptacle-receiving pocket when the transfer mechanism is withdrawn from the receptacle.

    Abstract translation: 用于保持含有样品的容器的结构包括其中形成有孔的盖,通过该盖可以用诸如机器人移液器的物质转移机构接近容器。 当转移机构插入到容器中然后从容器中取出时,一串粘性材料可以悬挂在机构上。 邻近每个开口的粘性排除元件与该粘性材料串接合,并且当机构相对于移除元件以规定的路径移动时,将该绳从机构中移出。 被配置成保持插座并插入到盖子下面的结构中的样品架包括具有插座容纳凹部的样品架,每个具有弹性元件和用于在插座接收中的预定位置保持不同尺寸的容器的定位特征 口袋和盖子,其包括当传送机构从容器中取出时防止插座从其容器接收口袋中被拉出的特征。

    DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    诊断系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014153193A2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/029538

    申请日:2014-03-14

    Abstract: A diagnostic system performs a first nucleic acid amplification reaction and a second, different nucleic acid amplification reaction. The diagnostic system includes a compartment configured to store at least a first bulk reagent container comprising a first bulk reagent for performing a sample preparation process, and a second bulk reagent container comprising a second bulk reagent for performing the first reaction. The system including a compartment configured to store at least one unit-dose pack comprising a plurality of unit-dose reagents for performing the second reaction. The diagnostic system is configured to perform the sample preparation process using the first bulk reagent on each of a plurality of samples provided to the diagnostic system. The system is configured to perform the first reaction using the second bulk reagent on a first sample subset, and perform the second reaction using the plurality of first unit-dose reagents on a second sample subset.

    Abstract translation: 诊断系统执行第一核酸扩增反应和第二不同的核酸扩增反应。 诊断系统包括配置为存储至少第一散装试剂容器的隔室,该第一散装试剂容器包括用于执行样品制备过程的第一散装试剂以及包含用于执行第一反应的第二散装试剂的第二散装试剂容器。 所述系统包括配置成存储至少一个单位剂量包装的隔室,所述单位剂量包装包含用于进行所述第二反应的多个单位剂量试剂。 诊断系统被配置成在提供给诊断系统的多个样品中的每一个上使用第一批量试剂来执行样品制备过程。 系统被配置为在第一样品子集上使用第二批量试剂进行第一反应,并且在第二样品子集上使用多个第一单位剂量试剂进行第二反应。

    FLUID CONTAINER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2022087257A2

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-28

    申请号:PCT/US2021/056039

    申请日:2021-10-21

    Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring containers (100) include or employ a container loading interface (200), a container storage module (400), and a container distributor (300) configured to transfer containers from the container loading interface to the container storage module. The container loading interface includes movable support platform (202) that is movable between accessible and a non-accessible positions and a container loading transport (214). The container storage module includes a housing (402) and a container storage transport (418). The container distributor includes a container gripper (320) configured to grasp a container on the container loading transport and to transfer the container to the container storage transport in the container storage module.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPACITIVE FLUID LEVEL DETECTION, AND HANDLING CONTAINERS

    公开(公告)号:WO2018175923A3

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-27

    申请号:PCT/US2018/024081

    申请日:2018-03-23

    Abstract: A fluid container holder includes a body having a receptacle configured to receive a container. The body has a conductive outer surface for connection to an electrical ground or voltage source, and the holder is not formed solely of an electrically conductive metal. A fluid container handling assembly includes a drawer having a holder supporting a fluid container, and a frame supporting the holder. The frame is movable between a first position providing access to the holder and a second position positioning the holder within the instrument. The assembly also includes a first lock securing the holder to the frame when the frame is at the first frame position and unlocking the holder from the frame when the frame is at the second frame position. The assembly also includes a holder transporter configured to move the holder between a first holder position and a second holder position within the instrument.

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