Mutex-mediated control of spatial access by appliances moveable over a common physical space

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8473085
APP PUB NO 20090276071A1
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12112466

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A configurable mutual exclusion function oversees movement of appliances mobile over a common physical space in an automated laboratory workstation. A configurable mutex is allotted for each moveable appliance and is configurable to protect a task site when obtained for the respective appliance.

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  • PERKINELMER LAS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sim, James Evergreen Park, US 1 1
Stephan, Todd Aurora, US 1 1
Tyley, Bruce La Grange, US 1 1

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