Fluid sample preparation systems and methods
US10345205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N35/1004
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sample application systems can include an extraction mechanism to remove a sample from sample containers, a sample vessel disposed on a deployment mechanism, where the deployment mechanism is arranged to move the sample vessel to receive a sample, an extraction mechanism washing station to wash the extraction mechanism, a sample applicator to remove a portion of the sample in the sample vessel and apply it onto a sample carrier, where the deployment mechanism can move the sample vessel to a sample application position, a sample vessel washing station to wash the sample vessel, where the deployment mechanism can move the sample vessel to the sample vessel washing station, a sample applicator washing station to wash the sample applicator after the sample has been dispensed onto the sample carrier, and a fluid control system to control flow of a fluid provided to the extraction mechanism and the sample applicator.
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