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Sample distribution in an analytical system for processing an analyte

US9383378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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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	May 23, 2014
Grant date	Jul 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 23, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/2575
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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