Surface detection and picktool manipulator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11136544
APP PUB NO 20200102532A1
SERIAL NO

16699884

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A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.

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BD KIESTRA B V9207 JC DRACHTEN

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Berntsen, Martijn Xander Leeuwarden, NL 12 65
Kleefstra, Martijn Surhuisterveen, NL 27 128
Sinnema, Jurjen Joure, NL 13 4

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