Specimen processing and analyzing systems with associated fluid dispensing apparatus

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PATENT NO 5645800
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08458315

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A system for processing a specimen to which fluid must be added includes a fluid dispensing work station within a housing. The work station holds the fluids that are to be added to the specimen. A nozzle dispenses fluid at the work station. The system also includes a carrier that moves within the housing. The carrier operates in a first mode at the fluid dispensing work station. The carrier also operates in a second mode outside the work station to perform a different processing function. A coupling mechanism attaches the nozzle to the carrier when the carrier enters its first operational mode to transport the nozzle around the fluid dispensing station. The coupling mechanism releases the nozzle from the carrier when the carrier enters its second operational mode, thereby freeing the carrier for movement outside the work station out of association with the nozzle.

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BECKMAN COULTER INC250 S KRAEMER BLVD BREA CA 92821

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Campbell, Randolph L Sacramento, CA 14 504
Daniel, Craig M El Dorado Hills, CA 2 78
Masterson, Brian K Placerville, CA 6 147

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