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Electrostatic probe for handling or positioning an insect specimen

US12130215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2020
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M1/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrostatic probe for positioning an insect specimen is disclosed herein. The electrostatic probe may include an ion generator, a handling end, and a controller. The controller may be configured to: activate the ion generator to produce a electrostatic field at the handling end, wherein the electrostatic field is to attract a specimen to the handling end or hold the insect specimen at the handling end, and discharge the electrostatic field to cause the insect specimen to be released from the handling end.

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