Sample processing units, systems, and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9023655
APP PUB NO 20140224042A1
SERIAL NO

14102200

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Sample processing units useful for mixing and purifying materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A sample processing unit typically includes a container configured to contain a sample comprising magnetically responsive particles, and one or more magnets that are in substantially fixed positions relative to the container. A sample processing unit also generally includes a conveyance mechanism configured to convey the container to and from a position that is within magnetic communication with the magnet, e.g., such that magnetically responsive particles with captured analytes can be retained within the container when other materials are added to and/or removed from the container. Further, a sample processing unit also typically includes a rotational mechanism that is configured to rotate the container, e.g., to effect mixing of sample materials disposed within the container. Related carrier mechanisms, sample processing stations, systems, and methods are also provided.

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  • IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bare, Rex O Preston, US 112 6237
Drader, Jared J San Marcos, US 35 434
Gleason, Paul J Laguna Niguel, US 17 280
Gutierrez, Jose R San Marcos, US 24 143
Hofstadler, Steven A Vista, US 112 3113
Miller, Robert D Costa Mesa, US 159 2225
Smith, Jeffrey C Irvine, US 121 7733

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