Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventio Ag

Roche Diagnostics Gmbh

F. Hoffmann-la Roche Ag

André Peter

Markus Troxler

Christian Marty

Armin Birrer

Marco Maetzler

Urs Ammon

Thomas Eilinger

Markus Rinderknecht

Marco Sangermano

Ole Lambaek

Rolf Frey

Urs Polin

Thomas Knecht

Erich Spirgi

Danilo Peric

Kurt Barmettler

Enrique Almada

Martin Lustenberger

Lennart Behrmann

Emanuel Masel

Stefan Brändli

Stefan Stahl

Daniel Bossard

Daniel Kneubuehl

Patrick Bühler

Stefan BRÄNDLI

A laboratory system for analyzing biological samples is presented. The laboratory system comprises a plurality of laboratory instruments configured to receive and identify biological samples and to query a laboratory control unit for a processing order indicative of processing steps to be carried out on the biological sample. The laboratory control unit is configured to validate sequence of queries from the plurality of laboratory instruments against a valid query sequence pattern.

Laboratory system for analyzing biological samples

Disclosed herein is a system for depositing solid waste into a waste bin in an automated analyzer having a transport mechanism for transporting solid waste to a waste bin. The system includes a transport mechanism including a sliding mechanism, a parking position, and an opening that is proximal to the waste bin. The sliding mechanism includes a slider and an extendable ramp and the slider pushes the solid waste along the ramp into the waste bin. The transport mechanism is configured to place the solid waste into the parking position, contact the solid waste with the slider, and push said solid waste towards the waste bin along the ramp until the solid waste moves along the extendable ramp into the waste bin.

Solid waste removal

A solid waste bag unit for solid waste of an analyzer is disclosed. The solid waste bag unit comprises a bag, and an insert, wherein the insert is arranged within the bag. Further, an analyzer and a method for removing solid waste of an analyzer are disclosed.

Solid waste bag unit and analyzer comprising solid waste bag unit

Disclosed herein is a method for depositing solid waste into a waste bin in an automated analyzer having a transport mechanism for transporting solid waste to a waste bin. The method includes providing a transport mechanism including a sliding mechanism, a parking position, and an opening that is proximal to the waste bin. The sliding mechanism includes a slider and an extendable ramp and the slider pushes the solid waste along the ramp into the waste bin. The method also includes placing solid waste into the parking position, contacting the solid waste with the slider, and pushing said solid waste towards the waste bin along the ramp until the solid waste moves along the extendable ramp into the waste bin.

An analyzer is disclosed. The analyzer comprises a rack slot configured to receive at least one rack, wherein the rack slot comprises a front end, at which the rack is manually loadable into the rack slot, and a rear end, which is opposite to the front end and at which the rack is fully receivable in the rack slot, and a spring device arranged at the rear end, wherein the spring device is configured to provide a biasing force towards the front end, wherein the biasing force is adapted to move the rack towards the front end if not fully received in the rack slot, wherein the spring device is configured to fix the rack in a final position if the rack is fully received in the rack slot. Further, a method for loading a rack into a rack slot of an analyzer and a system comprising an analyzer and a computer controller are disclosed.

Analyzer and method for loading a rack into a rack slot of an analyzer

Disclosed is a method of operating a laboratory instrument (), wherein the laboratory instrument is configured for receiving a sample rack () with one or more sample tubes (), wherein the laboratory instrument comprises a robotic head () for bringing a pipettor () into fluidic contact with the one or more sample tubes when the sample rack is in an operating position (), wherein the robotic head is configured for loading the sample rack into the operating position, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: receiving () the sample rack by the laboratory instrument; and loading () the rack into the operating position using the robotic head.

Laboratory instrument and method of using the same

A system for managing of bulk liquids and/or bulk solids for in-vitro diagnostics is disclosed. The system comprises a sample processing unit and a container unit for receiving a supply container supplying the sample processing unit with a bulk liquid/solid and/or a waste container receiving waste from the sample processing unit. The system further comprises a weight measuring device comprising a loading plate, a base and a force measuring cell. The force measuring cell comprises a sensor comprising a tensioned sensor wire. The loading plate is biased with respect to the base by a weight applied to the loading plate by a container and to transfer force to the force measuring cell. The transferred force causes a deformation of the force measuring cell and a change in tension of the sensor wire causing a change in vibrational frequency resulting in a signal indicative of the weight of the container.

System for managing bulk liquids and/or solids

A method for operating an elevator having a car driven by a motor and at least one brake to stop the car, the method including closing a brake, increasing a torque of the motor until the car moves, and registering a value indicative of the motor torque at which the car moves.

Method for operating elevators to test brakes

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André Peter