Automated biological sample collection system and methods
US10421940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M41/14
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automated biological sample collection system and methods are disclosed. The system comprises an incubator, an applicator and a sampler. The incubator is configured to control the environment of a plurality of eggs, the applicator is configured to deliver exogenous material to the plurality of eggs, at least one sampler is configured to collect samples from the plurality of eggs, invasively or non-invasively and a system controller is operable to drive the various components of the system automatically according to assay specifications and configuration.
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