Small object distribution automation
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Jun 27, 2017
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Jul 19, 2013
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Abstract
An automated small particle distribution system is provided for transferring small particles from source tubes to destination tubes. The system includes a loading deck that is structured and operable to store and provide a plurality of source tube trays and a plurality of destination tube trays. Each source tube tray includes a plurality of source tubes stored therein, and each destination tube tray includes a plurality of destination tubes stored therein. The system additionally includes a work deck is structured and operable to receive selected source tube trays and selected destination tube trays from the loading deck, aspirate various specified amounts of small objects stored in selected source tubes, and deposit the aspirated small objects into selected destination tubes without cross-contamination of small objects.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date |
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| WO | A2 | WO2014015223 | Jul 19, 2013 |
International Classification(s)
- 2013 Application Filing Year
- G01N Class
- 9056 Applications Filed
- 7640 Patents Issued To-Date
- 84.37 % Issued To-Date
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- 1 Citation Count
- G01N Class
- 33.94 % this patent is cited more than
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| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Dec 27, 2028 |
