Low-temperature automated storage for laboratory samples with automated access

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9995525
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12689701

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The storage comprises, from the bottom to the top, a low temperature storage zone, for storing the samples, a handling zone, housing at least part of an automatic transport device, and an access zone, where the user can enter for maintenance. A separating wall consisting of removable panels insulates the access zone, for the rooms below it. A peripheral housing, contains a peripheral chamber for temporarily storing the samples at slightly higher temperatures. A liquid nitrogen container, is used to feed dry gas to the storage zone and to maintain it under slight overpressure for preventing the entry of moisture.

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  • LICONIC AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Malin, Cosmas G Mauren, LI 17 166

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