Low-temperature automated storage for laboratory samples with automated access
US9995525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0425
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The storage comprises, from the bottom to the top, a low temperature storage zone, for storing the samples, a handling zone, housing at least part of an automatic transport device, and an access zone, where the user can enter for maintenance. A separating wall consisting of removable panels insulates the access zone, for the rooms below it. A peripheral housing, contains a peripheral chamber for temporarily storing the samples at slightly higher temperatures. A liquid nitrogen container, is used to feed dry gas to the storage zone and to maintain it under slight overpressure for preventing the entry of moisture.
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