AUTOMATED LOADING MECHANISM FOR MICROBIAL DETECTION APPARATUS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110124030A1
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12780206

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The present invention is directed to a method and automated loading mechanism for loading an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.

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BIOMERIEUX INC515 S COLOROW DRIVE SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
AMMERMAN, MIKE SAN CLEMENTE, US 8 120
BERGOLD, RON MISSION VIEJO, US 6 160
FANNING, MARK JOSEPH FLORISSANT, US 34 1009
PHILIPAK, STANLEY MICHAEL AUGUSTA, US 14 174
SCHERER, ANDREW TRABUCO CANYON, US 8 83

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