Automation tube positioning methodology

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9804181
APP PUB NO 20150355208A1
SERIAL NO

14760689

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Methods and systems allow characterization of sample vessels and carriers in an automation system to determine any physical deviation from nominal positions. In response, an offset can be calculated and applied when positioning a carrier relative to a station, such as a testing or processing stations (or vice-versa). This may allow for precise operation of an instrument with a sample vessel on an automation track, while compensating for deviation in manufacturing and other tolerances.

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  • SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
German, Ryan Riverdale, US 6 122
Pollack, Benjamin S Budd Lake, US 53 426

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