Robotic handling system and method with independently operable detachable tools

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8187535
APP PUB NO 20070295113A1
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11570544

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An analytical system and method that enables more efficient transport of movable devices (22) among stations (24, 25, 26). According to one aspect of the invention, the system and method permit operational timesharing of a transport mechanism (34) for the movable devices. According to another aspect of the invention, control of the transport mechanism is effected on an event-driven basis. The invention has particular application to an adaptive, motion and fluids system for automating the sample handling/management process associated with analytical processes and especially bioanalytical processes such as introducing samples into LC and HPLC systems.

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  • PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION

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Londo, Thomas R Ashland, US 10 161
Schelberg,, Jr Charles C Milford, US 1 1
Weiss, Andreas Brookline, US 22 173

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