Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Analyzer – structured indicator – or manipulative laboratory... – Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Nagpaul, Jyoti (Department: 1773)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...
Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
C422S050000, C422S063000, C422S065000, C422S500000, C422S511000, C436S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07985375
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for automated handling of vials containing liquid medical specimens is disclosed. The robotic system processes the specimens for further downstream molecular analysis. The processing comprises automated vial cap removal, pipetting of the vial contents, transfer of the vial contents to a destination tray such as a multiwell plate, and recapping of the vial.
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Aviles Robert C.
Edens Ted Carl
McKeen Brian
Messina Mark
Obiso Richard
Hunton & Williams
Nagpaul Jyoti
Qiagen Gaithersburg Inc.
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