Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Analyzer – structured indicator – or manipulative laboratory... – Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Soderquist, A (Department: 1743)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...
Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
C422S067000, C422S105000, C053S249000, C053S270000, C053S281000, C053S284500, C053S381400, C053S468000, C141S129000, C141S130000, C198S346100, C198S347200, C198S348000, C414S277000, C414S281000, C435S286300, C435S286200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06998094
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for handling biological sample containers comprises a conveyor assembly for conveying containers and a lid handling assembly operable to remove lids from and replace lids onto containers while the containers are in motion on the conveyor assembly. The lid handling assembly comprises a pair of ramps onto which a lid is lifted by a lifting mechanism configured to handle overhanging lids or non-overhanging lids as required. The lid handling assembly may be configured to handle lids of containers of various sizes by altering the ramp spacing. A conveyor assembly comprises a pair of converging rails which carry a pair of jaws operable to carry a container. The convergence of the rails makes the jaws clamp the container so that it is held tightly in position for micro-arraying to be carried out. The conveyor assembly may be adapted to handle different sizes of container by the provision of holders to hold various container types.
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Ebel Keith Melvin
Haslam James Keith
Noble Paul
Genetix Limited
Soderquist A
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