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Apparatus and method for preparing, diluting and replicating laboratory samples

US4000976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1975
Grant dateJan 4, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 11, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00364
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for diluting, replicating and establishing standards of chemical samples in sample trays, which samples are automatically prepared from specimen material in specimen trays. The apparatus processes a plurality of specimen trays, and prepares samples therefrom, depositing these samples in a pluraity of sample trays. The specimen trays and the sample trays are automatically transported to a station where sample preparation, dilution, and replication is carried out according to predetermined instructions stored in the apparatus. The various trays may be uniquely coded for identification.

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