Plate reader
US10563164B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/062
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Reader and plate methods, operations, and systems for observing a biological sample are shown and described. In one embodiment, a reader device includes selecting a plate type between at least two plate type selections on a user interface. One embodiment includes aligning a peel plate within a tray holder nest to define a semi-fixed processing position. One embodiment includes transporting a peel plate from a loading position into a focal alignment with an imaging device for monitoring biological growth, when present.
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