Apparatus for facilitating automated loading and unloading consumable kit to cell processing instrument
US12359160B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L3/563
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a cartridge for holding a consumable kit and a dock for holding an instrument. The cartridge includes first docking members and first locking members, and the dock includes second docking members and second locking members. The first and second docking members are removably coupled to each other, establishing a single degree of freedom motion for moving the cartridge relative to the dock. The first and second locking members are selectively coupled to each other, selectively locking the cartridge with the dock in the single degree of freedom motion. The apparatus facilities automated loading of the consumable kit to the instrument.
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