Modular robotic system and method for sample processing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8965558
APP PUB NO 20060229763A1
SERIAL NO

11377368

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A reconfigurable automated system is provided. The system comprises a backbone including a plurality of docking ports, at least one module including a connector for releasably coupling the module to the backbone, and a motion unit, connected to the backbone, for providing an object to the module when the module is coupled to the backbone. The module connector and one of the docking ports form a connection interface, including a mechanical alignment device and an electrical connection, when the module is operationally coupled to the backbone.

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  • THERMO CRS LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haas, Hansjoerg Werner Burlington, CA 4 48
Hatherley, Thomas Ian Oakville, CA 4 52
Hertz, Roger Barry Burlington, CA 4 50
Huber, Richard Alexander St. Catherines, CA 2 34
Jones, Trevor Gordon Ancaster, CA 2 34
Klinck, Bradley Kenneth Burlington, CA 3 26
Lowe, Gregory Earl Mississauga, CA 4 123
McCrackin, Daniel Curtis Hamilton, CA 4 91
Outhouse, Edgar Allison Toronto, CA 1 9
Peck, Michael Macalister Toronto, CA 2 14
Riff, Michael Paul Burlington, CA 8 49
Wittchen, Jonathan David Burlington, CA 3 40

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