Automated method for sample distribution and isolation of an analyte with a solid support

US8772036B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Paul Frank · Albany, US
• Andreas Gisler · Thalwil, CH
• Robert Huesler · Root, CH
• Rolf Knobel · Rotkreuz, CH
• Siegfried Mueller · Großingersheim, DE
• Urs Schnieper · Adligenswil, CH
• Heinz Trueeb · Ebikon, CH

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 27, 2011
• Grant date: Jul 8, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 27, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T436/2575
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.