Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Weight
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Weight
C702S173000, C177S025110, C141S165000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06898549
ABSTRACT:
An automated weighing station is provided which is advantageous for automatically weighing samples generally disposed in containers in an array of racks. The weighing station comprises a sample handling assembly which is operably connected to a balance, allowing a moveable sample carrier to bring samples into position beneath the balance and sample handling assembly, thereby minimizing the movement of individual samples in order to accomplish weighing. A weighing system that provides flexibility and convenience in generating and transforming a variety of data sets associated with measurements accomplished using the weighing apparatus is also provided. Also disclosed is an automated liquid dispensing system for dispensing liquid into sample containers. The liquid dispensing system may operate independently or in conjunction with the weighing system in a synchronized fashion.
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Bui Bryan
Dougherty Anthony T.
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
TransTech Pharma, Inc.
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