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Device for handling laboratory samples

US8092743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2009
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/113332
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for handling of laboratory samples includes at least one gripper movable from above over a sample. The gripper includes multiple fingers arranged around an axis, an elastic finger mount, and an actuator mechanism structured and arranged to move the fingers to selectively grip or release the sample. The multiple fingers are elastically held by the elastic finger mount in a radially displaceable manner.

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