Automated microbial detection apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11104931
APP PUB NO 20180298418A1
SERIAL NO

16014665

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A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.

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  • BIOMERIEUX INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bishop, James Clement Columbia, US 21 634
Fanning, Mark Joseph Florissant, US 34 965
Guerra, Lawrence E Mission, US 96 2389
Herron, Michael A Overland Park, US 21 661
Philipak, Stanley Michael Augusta, US 14 164
Remes, Richard Scott Chesterfield, US 13 252
Robinson, Ronnie J St. Charles, US 19 363
Sommer, Gary W Glen Cabon, US 3 26

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