High throughput cassette filler
US11304356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A high throughput system for sorting a plurality of different small object types into a plurality of cells of a plurality of small object cassettes is provided. The system comprises: at least one small object cassette having a plurality of small object cells; an automated conveyor system for transporting the cassette(s) from a loading location to a unloading location on the conveyor system; at least one cassette filling station disposed over the conveyor system such that the conveyor system extends under a small object distribution subsystem of each respective cassette filling station; and a computer based central control system structured and operable to control various operations of the conveyor system and each cassette filling station.
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