Automated sample handling instrumentation, systems, processes, and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9335336
APP PUB NO 20130065797A1
SERIAL NO

13608876

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The present invention provides a processing station for automatically processing a biological sample, a system for automated real-time inventory control of consumables within a biological sample handling or assay instrument, a high throughput random access automated instrument for processing biological samples, an automated instrument for processing or analysis of a sample, and processes for automated mucoid detection and elimination. Methods of using the disclosed instruments, mucoid detection processes, and systems to process and/or analyze samples are also disclosed.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buse, David Aaron San Diego, US 18 21
Opalsky, David San Diego, US 109 1015
Rosati, Robert J Carlsbad, US 23 600
Silbert, Rolf Del Mar, US 39 264
Tammer, Olev New York, US 21 154

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