Sample handling systems, mass spectrometers and related methods
US11004671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/40
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Slide analysis a gripper with three sensors for controlling a slide grip sequence and at least one rotatable carousel with a slide receiving channel. The systems also include a robot with a robot arm that holds a slide gripper residing inside the housing in communication with the rotatable carousel. The systems also include a load lock chamber and a door sealably coupled to the second end portion and an acquisition vacuum chamber with an X-Y stage and a slide holder with a vacuum seal.
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