Automated transport unit and system
US11175299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0489
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is an automated transport unit for use in a laboratory environment the automated transport unit comprising a drive mechanism for moving the automated transport unit, a control system for controlling operation of the automated transport unit, a power supply for powering the automated transport unit, and a storage compartment configured to hold a material obtained from a fluid storage vessel and/or to be delivered to a fluid storage vessel. Also described is a system comprising an automated transport unit and a fluid storage vessel.
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