Fluid sample preparation systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9588026
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14738257

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Sample application systems can include an extraction mechanism to remove a sample from sample containers, a sample vessel disposed on a deployment mechanism, where the deployment mechanism is arranged to move the sample vessel to receive a sample, an extraction mechanism washing station to wash the extraction mechanism, a sample applicator to remove a portion of the sample in the sample vessel and apply it onto a sample carrier, where the deployment mechanism can move the sample vessel to a sample application position, a sample vessel washing station to wash the sample vessel, where the deployment mechanism can move the sample vessel to the sample vessel washing station, a sample applicator washing station to wash the sample applicator after the sample has been dispensed onto the sample carrier, and a fluid control system to control flow of a fluid provided to the extraction mechanism and the sample applicator.

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ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS HEMATOLOGY INC9115 HAGUE RD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46256

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conroy, Stephen Maynard, US 12 71
Dowling, James L Milford, US 11 128
McKeen, Brian J Bow, US 10 138
Yeaton, Eric D Epsom, US 17 150
Zahniser, David Wellesley, US 44 657

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