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System for performing crystallization trials

US7510690B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2004
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1024
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A crystallization system is provided comprising a trial generation station configured to generate crystallization trials in trial zones of a crystallization plate; an imaging station configured to take images of crystallization trials in the crystallization plate; a transport mechanism configured to transport the crystallization plate to the imaging station after generation of the crystallization trials; and a controller including logic for causing the trial generation station to generate the crystallization trials in the crystallization plate, logic for causing the transport mechanism to transport the crystallization plate to the imaging station and logic for causing the imaging station to take images of the crystallization trials.

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