Apparatus and process for transporting sample plates
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Aug 30, 2005
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Dec 26, 2002
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Jun 21, 2001
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Jun 21, 2001
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Abstract
A process and apparatus are provided for simultaneously moving a first sample plate into an analytical apparatus and a second sample plate from the analytical apparatus. The first sample plate is moved on an entry path which is vertically spaced apart from an exit path for the second sample plate. The transfer mechanism is disclosed in operation with a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer.
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- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLC | 850 LINCOLN CENTRE DRIVE FOSTER CITY CA 94404 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Fichera, Stephen L | Lawrence, MA | 68 | 3616 |
# of filed Patents : 68 Total Citations : 3616 | |||
Victor, Jr Richard L | Mendon, MA | 2 | 109 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 109 |
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