Apparatus and Method for Transporting Sample Well Trays

a technology of apparatus and well trays, which is applied in the direction of laboratory apparatus, chemistry apparatus and processes, instruments, etc., can solve the problems that existing robotic mechanisms are not particularly suited to thermal cycling devices with real-time detection units, and existing robotic mechanisms are not particularly configured to access thermal cycling devices without interfering with detection units

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-15
APPL BIOSYSTEMS INC
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This system increases the throughput of biological testing by allowing for automatic handling of sample well trays in thermal cycling devices with real-time detection capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

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However, existing robotic mechanisms are not particularly suited for thermal cycling devices with real-time detection units.
In particular, existing robotic mechanisms are not particularly configured for accessing the thermal cycling device without interfering with the detection units.

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[0024]Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

[0025]In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus for transporting sample well trays with respect to a heating device is provided. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus includes a sample well tray holder, a rotational actuator configured to rotate the sample well tray holder, and a biasing mechanism configured to urge the sample well tray holder in a generally upward direction. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed toward a system which additionally includes a robot device for transporting a sample well tray to the sample well tray holder, and a heating device with an opening for receiving the sample well tray therein. As embodied herein and shown in FIGS. 1-9,...

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An apparatus for transporting sample well trays with respect to a heating device is provided. The apparatus includes a sample well tray holder, a rotational actuator, and a biasing mechanism. The sample well tray holder includes a plate in which a sample well tray may be positioned. The sample well tray holder is configured to rotate about a first rotational axis. The rotational actuator is configured to rotate the sample well tray holder about the first rotational axis. The biasing mechanism is configured to urge the sample well tray holder in a generally upward direction along the first rotational axis.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 091,773 filed Apr. 21, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 785,082 filed Feb. 25, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 606,006 filed Jun. 29, 2000, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for transporting sample well trays. In certain embodiments, the apparatus places sample well trays into a heating device and removes the sample well trays therefrom.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Biological testing has become an important tool in detecting and monitoring diseases. In the biological testing field, thermal cycling is often utilized in order to amplify nucleic acids by, for example, performing polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and other reactions.[0006]It is desi...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01N35/02B01L9/00B01L7/00G01N1/00B01L99/00G01N35/04
CPCG01N35/028B01L7/52B01L2300/0829B01L2300/06B01L9/523G01N2035/042Y10T436/11G01N35/04
InventorBARZILAI, JESSICA E.SANDELL, DONALD R.
OwnerAPPL BIOSYSTEMS INC