Abstract

A system for controlling access to an interior of a laboratory enclosure comprises a motor in communication with an access door of the laboratory enclosure to transition the access door between an open state and a closed state, the access door exposing an opening to a work surface inside the laboratory enclosure in the open state and at least partially covering 5 the opening in a closed state; an electronic controller that generates control signals for the motor to transition the access door between the open state and the closed state; and a software interface configured to provide a data instruction from an external computer to the electronic controller to generate the control signals and governing the movement of the access door.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 1/00 - EnclosuresChambers
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

A system for controlling access to an interior of a laboratory enclosure comprises a motor in communication with an access door of the laboratory enclosure to transition the access door between an open state and a closed state, the access door exposing an opening to a work surface inside the laboratory enclosure in the open state and at least partially covering the opening in a closed state; an electronic controller that generates control signals for the motor to transition the access door between the open state and the closed state; and a software interface configured to provide a data instruction from an external computer to the electronic controller to generate the control signals and governing the movement of the access door.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robots, namely, stands for laboratory robots; Accessories for laboratory robots, namely, pedestals for laboratory robots; Laboratory furniture, namely pedestals and stands especially made for use with laboratory automation robots.

Goods & Services

Laboratory apparatus and instruments for use in preparing samples for storage, transport, and analysis; accessories for analytical apparatus and instruments for scientific research purposes for use in preparing samples for storage, transport, and analysis; accessories for laboratory robotic automation systems for use in preparing samples for storage, transport, and analysis

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robots, namely, stands for laboratory robots; Accessories for laboratory robots, namely, pedestals for laboratory robots; Laboratory furniture, namely pedestals and stands especially made for use with laboratory automation robots

Abstract

A sample filtration and/or extraction system includes a vacuum manifold configured to connect with a vacuum pump, a vacuum chamber such that each of a plurality of filter columns or the filter plate is configured to be disposed at least partially within the vacuum chamber, the plurality of filter columns or the filter plate including a plurality of openings configured to receive a sample, and a passive pressure decoupling device configured to be placed on a top of the plurality of filter columns or the filter plate, such that each of the plurality of openings of the plurality of filter columns or the filter plate is covered by the passive pressure decoupling device. The passive pressure decoupling device includes a reserve air volume structure above each of the plurality of openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

A sample filtration and/or extraction system includes a vacuum manifold configured to connect with a vacuum pump, a vacuum chamber such that each of a plurality of filter columns or the filter plate is configured to be disposed at least partially within the vacuum chamber, the plurality of filter columns or the filter plate including a plurality of openings configured to receive a sample, and a passive pressure decoupling device configured to be placed on a top of the plurality of filter columns or the filter plate, such that each of the plurality of openings of the plurality of filter columns or the filter plate is covered by the passive pressure decoupling device. The passive pressure decoupling device includes a reserve air volume structure above each of the plurality of openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples
• G01N 1/14 - Suction devices, e.g. pumpsEjector devices

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for sample preparation; Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for purifying nucleic acids and proteins; analytical apparatus and instruments for laboratory use for sample preparation; automated accessories, namely, plates and cartridges for laboratory use in connection with liquid chromatography

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for sample preparation; Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for mixing materials; analytical apparatus and instruments for laboratory use for sample preparation

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for sample preparation; Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for purifying nucleic acids, proteins, and cells; analytical apparatus and instruments for polymerase chain reaction; analytical apparatus and instruments for laboratory use for sample preparation; automated accessories, namely, plates and cartridges for laboratory use in connection with liquid chromatography

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for sample preparation, namely, solid phase extraction vacuum manifolds, plates, trays, and cartridges for laboratory use; Accessories for laboratory robotic systems for purifying nucleic acids and proteins, namely, solid phase extraction pressure manifolds, plates, trays, and cartridges for laboratory use; analytical apparatus and instruments for laboratory use for sample preparation, namely, solid phase extraction vacuum manifolds, plates, trays, and cartridges for laboratory use; accessories for liquid chromatography apparatus for laboratory use, namely, automated plates and cartridges

Goods & Services

Accessories for laboratory robotic systems, namely laboratory instruments for sample preparation; Accessories for laboratory robotic systems, namely laboratory instruments for mixing materials; accessories for laboratory robotic systems, namely laboratory instruments for controlling sample temperature; analytical apparatus and instruments for laboratory use for sample preparation; automated laboratory instrument accessories, namely, plates and cartridges for laboratory use in connection with liquid chromatography laboratory equipment for blending or mixing materials for laboratory use; structural and replacement parts for laboratory robotic systems for sample preparation

Goods & Services

fluid temperature control system in the nature of electrical cooling and heating plates for cooling and heating laboratory samples for laboratory use and scientific purposes; laboratory instrument for controlling sample temperature; laboratory instrument for controlling sample temperature for use in connection with laboratory automation systems; laboratory instrument for controlling sample temperature for use in connection with laboratory robotics; laboratory instrument for heating and cooling samples

Abstract

A magnetic separator for a liquid handling system includes a base unit having at least one receiver configured to receive a consumable, the at least one receiver being dimensioned to receive the consumable in a predefined location at least partially within the base unit. The magnetic separator further includes a magnet system located within the base unit proximate to the at least one receiver, the magnet system including a first separation magnet configured to perform separation of beads located within the consumable when the first magnet is located proximate to the consumable, and a movement system configured to move the first magnet in at least two directions in order to adapt to a shape of the consumable.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03C 1/32 - Magnetic separation acting on the medium containing the substance being separated, e.g. magneto-gravimetric-, magnetohydrostatic-, or magnetohydrodynamic separation
• B03C 1/01 - Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation by addition of magnetic adjuvants
• B03C 1/28 - Magnetic plugs and dipsticks
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor

Abstract

A magnetic separator for a liquid handling system includes a base unit having at least one receiver configured to receive a consumable, the at least one receiver being dimensioned to receive the consumable in a predefined location at least partially within the base unit. The magnetic separator further includes a magnet system located within the base unit proximate to the at least one receiver, the magnet system including a first separation magnet configured to perform separation of beads located within the consumable when the first magnet is located proximate to the consumable, and a movement system configured to move the first magnet in at least two directions in order to adapt to a shape of the consumable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B03C 1/01 - Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation by addition of magnetic adjuvants

Abstract

The present invention is directed generally to devices and methods for manipulating laboratory pipettes in a programmable manner. The present invention is directed to an apparatus and methods for allowing a user to instruct the device to perform a specific process; identifying the type, location and identity of the consumables to be used; manipulating a plurality of pipettes for performing the liquid handling; monitoring the process during and after its execution; generating a detailed report for the plurality of actions. Other aspects of this invention include optimization of the liquid dispensing performances of a pipette; monitoring and controlling individual actions by means of vision; virtualization of the protocol definition by means of a reality augmented software interface; integration of the system in a conventional laboratory environment workflow.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B01L 9/00 - Supporting devicesHolding devices
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 35/02 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; pipettes; electronic pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; pipette accessories, namely, magnetic beads used for DNA and RNA extraction within pipette tips; laboratory accessories, magnetic beads for use in purifying genomic, plasmid and mitochondrial DNA; peltier plates for cooling and heating laboratory samples; orbital shakers for laboratory use; automated laboratory sample extraction device comprised of vacuum control valves and alignment posts; column tube grippers and microplate grippers for transfer of centrifuge tubes and microplates; microfluidic chips for analyzing RNA and DNA; magnetic blocks for holding, organizing, agitating, stirring, heating, cooling, and storing consumables for laboratory use; glass bottles, tanks, tubes, vials, and caps for tubes for laboratory use; plastic tubes and bottles for laboratory use; plates for collecting and analyzing samples, namely, optimization plates, elution plates, photoredox plates, and well plates; immunostaining racks; syringes for laboratory sample use, not for medical use; instrument for measuring and locating the liquid levels of consumables for laboratory use; computer hardware for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; computer laboratory workstations comprised of downloadable or recorded software for scientific, clinical, and diagnostic laboratory use; recorded or downloadable computer software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; recorded or downloadable computer software for automating pipetting; recorded or downloadable laboratory robot control software; recorded or downloadable software for creating and executing laboratory methods and protocols; recorded or downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; recorded or downloadable software for validating pipette performance. Software as a service (SaaS) services for laboratory, scientific and clinical use featuring software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; software as a service (SaaS) services for automating pipetting; software as a service (SaaS) services for laboratory robot control software; software as a service (SaaS) services for creating and executing laboratory methods; updating, repair, and maintenance of laboratory software.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; computer laboratory workstations comprised of downloadable or recorded software for scientific, clinical, and diagnostic laboratory use; recorded or downloadable computer software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; recorded or downloadable computer software for automating pipetting; recorded or downloadable laboratory robot control software; recorded or downloadable software for creating and executing laboratory methods and protocols; recorded or downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; recorded or downloadable software for validating pipette performance. Software as a service (SAAS) services for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; software as a service (SAAS) services for automating pipetting; software as a service (SAAS) services for laboratory robot control software; software as a service (SAAS) services for creating and executing laboratory methods; updating, repair, and maintenance of laboratory software.

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; pipettes; electronic pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; pipette accessories, namely, magnetic beads used for DNA and RNA extraction within pipette tips; laboratory accessories, magnetic beads for use in purifying genomic, plasmid and mitochondrial DNA; peltier plates for cooling and heating laboratory samples; orbital shakers for laboratory use; automated laboratory sample extraction device comprised of vacuum control valves and alignment posts; column tube grippers and microplate grippers for transfer of centrifuge tubes and microplates; microfluidic chips for analyzing RNA and DNA; magnetic blocks for holding, organizing, agitating, stirring, heating, cooling, and storing consumables for laboratory use; glass bottles, tanks, tubes, vials, and caps for tubes for laboratory use; plastic tubes and bottles for laboratory use; plates for collecting and analyzing samples, namely, optimization plates, elution plates, photoredox plates, and well plates; immunostaining racks; syringes for laboratory sample use, not for medical use; instrument for measuring and locating the liquid levels of consumables for laboratory use; computer hardware for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; computer laboratory workstations comprised of downloadable or recorded software for scientific, clinical, and diagnostic laboratory use; recorded or downloadable computer software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; recorded or downloadable computer software for automating pipetting; recorded or downloadable laboratory robot control software; recorded or downloadable software for creating and executing laboratory methods and protocols; recorded or downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; recorded or downloadable software for validating pipette performance. Software as a service (SAAS) services for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; software as a service (SAAS) services for automating pipetting; software as a service (SAAS) services for laboratory robot control software; software as a service (SAAS) services for creating and executing laboratory methods; updating, repair, and maintenance of laboratory software.

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; pipettes; electronic pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; downloadable or recorded laboratory robot control software.

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; pipettes; electronic pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; downloadable or recorded laboratory robot control software.

Goods & Services

Recorded or downloadable laboratory management software; recorded or downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; recorded or downloadable software for validating pipette performance; microplate readers for laboratory use.

Abstract

Methods and devices for measuring the volume of a liquid sample transferred from a source to a destination by means of incremental dispensing of the sample into a destination vessel or by means of decremental aspiration of the sample from a source vessel, where the liquid sample is collected from a liquid having known optical absorbance at a known wavelength or within a defined part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The absorbance of the sample is measured by exposing the source or destination vessel to electromagnetic radiation before and after the transfer, and the liquid volume is determined on the basis of differential measurements of absorbance of the source or destination vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/292 - Light
• G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
• G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards an apparatus and methods for a precise, fast and easy to use manipulation of beads. This method is particularly useful to carry out separation between the beads and the remaining supernants present in the fluid, maximizing the collection and purification efficiencies in tips for liquid handling.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B03C 1/28 - Magnetic plugs and dipsticks
• B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for
• B03C 1/03 - High gradient magnetic separators with circulating matrix or matrix elements rotating, e.g. of the carousel type
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• B03C 1/01 - Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation by addition of magnetic adjuvants
• B03C 1/032 - Matrix cleaning systems
• B03C 1/033 - Component partsAuxiliary operations characterised by the magnetic circuit

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for laboratory use for use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; laboratory pipettes; electronic laboratory pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; pipette accessories, namely, magnetic beads used for laboratory use for DNA and RNA extraction within pipette tips; laboratory equipment and apparatus, namely, magnetic beads for laboratory use for use in purifying genomic, plasmid and mitochondrial DNA; accessories for analytical apparatus and instruments for scientific and laboratory research purposes, namely, Peltier plates in the nature of electrical cooling and heating plates for cooling and heating laboratory samples; laboratory equipment, namely, orbital shakers for laboratory use; automated laboratory sample extraction instruments comprised of vacuum control valves and alignment posts; laboratory equipment and apparatus, namely, column tube grippers and microplate grippers for transfer of centrifuge tubes and microplates; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, microfluidic chips for analyzing RNA and DNA; magnetic blocks for holding, organizing, agitating, stirring, heating, cooling, and storing consumables for laboratory use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, glass bottles, tanks, tubes, vials, and caps for tubes for laboratory use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, plastic tubes and bottles for laboratory use; plates for collecting and analyzing samples, namely, optimization plates, elution plates, photoredox plates, and well plates having multi-well arrays that can be used in chemical analysis, biological analysis or patterning for scientific or laboratory research use; non-medical immunostaining racks for scientific or laboratory purposes; disposable reusable dispenser syringes for laboratory sample use, not for medical use; laboratory instrument for measuring and locating the liquid levels of consumables for laboratory use in the nature of liquid level sensors; computer hardware for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; computer laboratory workstations comprised of downloadable and recorded software for scientific, clinical, and diagnostic laboratory use, namely, for use in managing laboratory operations, analyzing laboratory samples, and automating laboratory experiments; recorded and downloadable computer software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, computer software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; recorded and downloadable computer software for automating pipetting; recorded and downloadable laboratory robot control software; recorded and downloadable software for creating and executing laboratory methods and protocols; Recorded and downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; Recorded and downloadable software for validating pipette performance Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for automating pipetting; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for laboratory robot control; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for creating and executing laboratory methods; Updating, repair, and maintenance of laboratory software

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for laboratory use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; pipettes; electronic pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; downloadable and recorded laboratory robot control software

Goods & Services

Laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for laboratory use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; pipettes; electronic pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use

Goods & Services

Computer hardware for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; computer laboratory workstations comprised of downloadable or and recorded software for use in managing laboratory operations, analyzing laboratory samples, and automating laboratory experiments; recorded and downloadable computer software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; recorded and downloadable computer software for automating pipetting; recorded and downloadable laboratory robot control software; recorded and downloadable software for creating and executing laboratory methods and protocols; Recorded and downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; Recorded and downloadable software for validating pipette performance Software as a service (SAAS) services for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, featuring software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for automating pipetting; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for laboratory robot control; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for creating and executing laboratory methods; Updating, repair, and maintenance of laboratory software

Goods & Services

Recorded and downloadable laboratory management software; Recorded and downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; Recorded and downloadable software for validating pipette performance; microplate readers for laboratory use

Goods & Services

Laboratory robots; laboratory robots used for the purpose of handling laboratory pipettes; laboratory pipettes; automated pipetting instrument for laboratory use for use in connection with liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry; laboratory pipettes; electronic laboratory pipettes; pipette racks for laboratory use; pipette tips for laboratory use; pipette accessories, namely, magnetic beads used for laboratory use for DNA and RNA extraction within pipette tips; laboratory equipment and apparatus, namely, magnetic beads for laboratory use for use in purifying genomic, plasmid and mitochondrial DNA; accessories for analytical apparatus and instruments for scientific and laboratory research purposes, namely, Peltier plates in the nature of electrical cooling and heating plates for cooling and heating laboratory samples; laboratory equipment, namely, orbital shakers for laboratory use; automated laboratory sample extraction instruments comprised of vacuum control valves and alignment posts; laboratory equipment and apparatus, namely, column tube grippers and microplate grippers for transfer of centrifuge tubes and microplates; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, microfluidic chips for analyzing RNA and DNA; magnetic blocks for holding, organizing, agitating, stirring, heating, cooling, and storing consumables for laboratory use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, glass bottles, tanks, tubes, vials, and caps for tubes for laboratory use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, plastic tubes and bottles for laboratory use; plates for collecting and analyzing samples, namely, optimization plates, elution plates, photoredox plates, and well plates having multi-well arrays that can be used in chemical analysis, biological analysis or patterning for scientific or laboratory research use; non-medical immunostaining racks for scientific or laboratory purposes; disposable reusable dispenser syringes for laboratory sample use, not for medical use; laboratory instrument for measuring and locating the liquid levels of consumables for laboratory use in the nature of liquid level sensors; computer hardware for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; computer laboratory workstations comprised of downloadable and recorded software for scientific, clinical, and diagnostic laboratory use, namely, for use in managing laboratory operations, analyzing laboratory samples, and automating laboratory experiments; recorded and downloadable computer software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, computer software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; recorded and downloadable computer software for automating pipetting; recorded and downloadable laboratory robot control software; recorded and downloadable software for creating and executing laboratory methods and protocols; Recorded and downloadable laboratory software for calibrating pipettes; Recorded and downloadable software for validating pipette performance Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for laboratory, scientific, and clinical use, namely, software for use in managing laboratory operations and analyzing laboratory samples; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for automating pipetting; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for laboratory robot control; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for creating and executing laboratory methods; Updating, repair, and maintenance of laboratory software

Abstract

A liquid handling system and method includes a liquid handling device with a plurality of pipetting heads and a tip box having a plurality of tips for removable attachment to the pipetting heads. A lever mechanism engages the liquid handling device and tip box during insertion of the pipetting heads into the tips to lesser the required insertion force.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B01L 9/00 - Supporting devicesHolding devices
• G01N 35/04 - Details of the conveyor system

Abstract

A liquid handling system and method includes a liquid handling device with a plurality of pipetting heads and a tip box having a plurality of tips for removable attachment to the pipetting heads. A lever mechanism engages the liquid handling device and tip box during insertion of the pipetting heads into the tips to lesser the required insertion force.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 35/04 - Details of the conveyor system

Abstract

A method and device to perform liquid handling by means of manipulation and transportation of consumables, instead of manipulation and transportation of a liquid handling head, among static or quasi-static liquid handling heads. A quasi-static liquid handling head (or pipette) that doesn't move between the aspiration and dispensing steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• G01N 35/04 - Details of the conveyor system

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards an apparatus and methods for a precise, fast and easy to use manipulation of beads. This method is particularly useful to carry out separation between the beads and the remaining supernants present in the fluid, maximizing the collection and purification efficiencies in tips for liquid handling.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B03C 1/28 - Magnetic plugs and dipsticks
• B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for
• B03C 1/01 - Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation by addition of magnetic adjuvants
• B03C 1/03 - High gradient magnetic separators with circulating matrix or matrix elements rotating, e.g. of the carousel type
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• B03C 1/032 - Matrix cleaning systems
• B03C 1/033 - Component partsAuxiliary operations characterised by the magnetic circuit

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards an apparatus and methods for a precise, fast and easy to use manipulation of beads applying an electrostatic, magnetic or electromagnetic field. This method is particularly useful to carry out separation between the beads and the remaining supernants present in the fluid, maximizing the collection and purification efficiencies in tips for liquid handling.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• G01N 1/34 - PurifyingCleaning
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B03C 5/02 - Separators

Abstract

Methods and devices for measuring the volume of a liquid sample transferred from a source to a destination by means of incremental dispensing of the sample into a destination vessel or by means of decremental aspiration of the sample from a source vessel, where the liquid sample is collected from a liquid having known optical absorbance at a known wavelength or within a defined part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The absorbance of the sample is measured by exposing the source or destination vessel to electromagnetic radiation before and after the transfer, and the liquid volume is determined on the basis of differential measurements of absorbance of the source or destination vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
• G01F 23/292 - Light

Abstract

The present invention is directed generally to devices and methods for manipulating laboratory pipettes in a programmable manner. The present invention is directed to an apparatus and methods for allowing a user to instruct the device to perform a specific process; identifying the type, location and identity of the consumables to be used; manipulating a plurality of pipettes for performing the liquid handling; monitoring the process during and after its execution; generating a detailed report for the plurality of actions. Other aspects of this invention include optimization of the liquid dispensing performances of a pipette; monitoring and controlling individual actions by means of vision; virtualization of the protocol definition by means of a reality augmented software interface; integration of the system in a conventional laboratory environment workflow.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B01L 9/00 - Supporting devicesHolding devices
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 35/02 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

The present invention is directed generally to devices and methods for manipulating laboratory pipettes in a programmable manner. The present invention is directed to an apparatus and methods for allowing a user to instruct the device to perform a specific process; identifying the type, location and identity of the consumables to be used; manipulating a plurality of pipettes for performing the liquid handling; monitoring the process during and after its execution; generating a detailed report for the plurality of actions. Other aspects of this invention include optimization of the liquid dispensing performances of a pipette; monitoring and controlling individual actions by means of vision; virtualization of the protocol definition by means of a reality augmented software interface; integration of the system in a conventional laboratory environment workflow.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 35/02 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
• G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B01L 9/00 - Supporting devicesHolding devices