High throughput processing system and method of using

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7390458
APP PUB NO 20020090320A1
SERIAL NO

09981313

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Briefly, the present invention provides a system and method for high throughput processing using sample holders. The system has a plurality of work perimeters, with a rotational robot preferably associated with each work perimeter. At least one transfer station area is provided between adjacent work perimeters to facilitate robotic transfer of sample holders from one work perimeter to another area. Each work perimeter typically includes a plurality of defined station locations, with each station location positioned to be accessible by the robot associated with that area. In addition, each station location is typically configured to receive a device, such as an automated instrument or a holding nest. Device components are arranged at selected station locations according to specific application requirements to provide a flexible, robust, reliable, and accurate high throughput processing system.

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NOVARTIS AGLICHTSTRASSE 35 BASEL 4056

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burow, Kristina Marie Cardiff, CA 4 399
Caldwell, Jeremy S Del Mar, CA 13 397
Downs, Robert Charles La Jolla, CA 35 1267
Lesley, Scott Allan San Diego, CA 6 373
Mainquist, James Kevin San Diego, CA 25 996
Meyer, Andrew J San Diego, CA 16 658
Sipes, Daniel G Bethel Island, CA 5 401
Weselak, Mark Richard San Diego, CA 10 535

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