Brooks Automation Gmbh

Discovery Partners International, Inc.

Nexus Biosystems, Inc.

Irori

John E Lillig

Rhett L Affleck

Robert K Neeper

Rob Neeper

William R Ewing

Gordon W Hudson

Michael P Nova

Yozo Satoda

John F Bridwell

Xiao-Yi Xiao

Hanan Potash

Chanfeng Zhao

Gary S David

Anthony W Czarnik

Zahra Parandoosh

Robert K Levin

Robert Neeper

Donald O'Neil

Kanchana Sanjaya Karunaratne

Mike Bodnar

Allan Childers

Kanchana Sanjaya Gunesekera Karunaratne

An automated storage system for storing large quantities of samples in trays includes a storage compartment, a tray shuttle compartment abutting the storage compartment on one side and a plurality of independent modules on the other side. The modules perform processing of samples that are retrieved from the storage compartment by a tray shuttle, including extraction of selected samples from retrieved source trays and transfer of the selected samples into a separate, destination tray that can be further processed or removed from the system for use. The independent operation of the modules permits handling and processing to be performed simultaneously by different modules while the tray shuttle accesses additional samples within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, a vertical carousel is used to vertically align a desired tray with the tray shuttle, while the tray shuttle operates within a horizontal plane.

Automated system for storing, retrieving and managing samples

A storage and retrieval system is provided. The storage and retrieval system having a frame and a shuttle movable within the frame, the shuttle having a carriage extending at least partially between a top and bottom of the frame. At least one tension member extends between a first and second ends of the frame and is coupled to the shuttle. At least one drive member extends between the first and second ends of the frame and is coupled to the shuttle. The at least one drive member and the at least one tension member project from opposite sides of the shuttle towards respective first and second ends of the frame and effect stabilization of the carriage against at least rotation relative to the frame. The at least one tension member crosses the at least one drive member and the at least one drive member effects movement of the shuttle.

Drive assembly for robotic conveyor system

Automated system for storing, retrieving and managing sample

System and method for selectively extracting individual vials from an array of vials within a rack

Device and method for reading bar codes on an object

System and method for partitioning a temperature controlled compartment

Device and method for retrieving or replacing a tray within a storage compartment

An automated biological sample analysis system and method for use in incubating and analyzing multiple samples for protein crystallization. A temperature controlled cabinet houses sample storage, sample transport, and sample imaging systems. The operation of the system is automated and can be controlled by software, which can be reconfigured remotely. An array of storage shelves includes multiple shelf columns arranged around a core. Multiple banks of removable shelves arranged as magazines are accessed through a door on the cabinet. Each shelf stores a multi-well plate and different sizes can be stored in different shelves. The core houses a sample transport system that includes a multi-axis robot that rotates about a vertical axis to access the shelves in the shelf array. The transport system retrieves and replaces the multi-well plates in the shelves and can move plates from the shelves to an imaging system where each sample can be automatically imaged.

Automated sample analysis system and method

The automated sample-on-solid-support processing system of the present invention comprises a computer-based control unit and a main unit comprising a variable-speed centrifuge having an openable vacuum-tight chamber and a centrifuge rotor with a plurality of multi-sample holding positions, a liquid solvent supply subsystem which feeds solvent to a plurality of dispensing stations in the centrifuge chamber, a temperature control subsystem, and a vacuum subsystem. A sample/collection container includes a plurality of wells, each for separating a sample from its solid support when solvent is dispensed into the wells and the centrifuge is activated at a low speed. Operation of the centrifuge at high speed concentrates the cleaved sample in collection wells. In the preferred embodiment bar code reader or other identification means, preferably a non-contact reader, can be included in the chamber to allow sample carriers to be identified.

Automated method for treatment of samples on solid supports

System and method for treatment of samples on solid supports

Card carrying an array of compounds

Casting mold and handling frame for an assay matrix

A sample/collection container includes a plurality of wells, each for separating a sample from its solid support when solvent is dispensed into the wells and the centrifuge is activated at a low speed. Operation of the centrifuge at high speed concentrates the cleaved sample in collection wells.

Container and method for high volume treatment of samples on solid supports

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John E Lillig