Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy

Juhani Siidorov

Vesa Nuotio

John Edward Brann, Iii

Terry N Olney

Robert Dewitte

Jukka Saukkonen

Joseph L Herman

Jeffrey A Zonderman

Raimo Salminen

Jarmo Vehkomaki

Bill Ostman

Joseph M Senteno

Sami Kukkonen

John Edward Iii Brann

A method of multiplexing the operation of a sample preparation and analysis system is disclosed. The system includes a sample preparation system capable of preparing a first sample in accordance with a first assay that is selected from a database containing a plurality of unique assays and preparing a second sample in accordance with a second, different assay. The method includes separately transporting the first and second prepared samples to an analysis station having first and second separation channels and an analyzer comprising a mass spectrometer. The method further includes simultaneously analyzing the first prepared sample with the analyzer in accordance with the first selected assay and separating the second prepared sample with the second separation channel in accordance with the second selected assay.

Automated system for sample preparation and analysis

A sample preparation and analysis system. The system includes a sample preparation system and a sample analysis system. The sample preparation system prepares samples in accordance with an assay that is selected from a database containing a plurality of unique assays. The sample analysis system includes an analyzer that is dynamically reconfigurable based on the selected assay so as to analyze the prepared sample in accordance with that selected assay. A data communication link communicates data from the sample preparation system to the sample analysis system to reconfigure the analyzer in accordance with the selected assay.

A method and apparatus for opening a reaction vessel having a body forming a volume for liquid, and a lid. In the method at least one reaction vessel is placed on a transport vehicle and the reaction vessel is positioned on the vehicle so that the vessel's rotation about its own axis is prevented. Then, the at least one reaction vessel is transferred on the vehicle and a guide rod, attached to the lid that is attached by a hinge to the reaction vessel, is pushed by the movement of the vehicle against a guide surface that forces the lid to turn on the hinge so that the lid is at least partially opened.

Reaction vessel and apparatus and method for opening and closing a reaction vessel

A sample preparation and analysis system. The systemincludes a sample preparation systemand a sample analysis system. The sample preparation systemprepares samples in accordance with an assay that is selected from a database containing a plurality of unique assays. The sample analysis systemincludes an analyzerthat is dynamically reconfigurable based on the selected assay so as to analyze the prepared sample in accordance with that selected assay. A data communication linkcommunicates data from the sample preparation systemto the sample analysis systemto reconfigure the analyzerin accordance with the selected assay.

A sample preparation and analysis system. The system includes a housing with a sample preparation station and a sample analysis station positioned within the housing. The sample analysis station is spaced away from the sample preparation station. A transport assembly is configured to move at least one sample within the housing and between the sample preparation station and the sample analysis station.

System layout for an automated system for sample preparation and analysis

A sample preparation and analysis system (). The system () includes a housing () with a sample preparation station () and a sample analysis station () positioned within the housing (). The sample analysis station () is spaced away from the sample preparation station (). A transport assembly () is configured to move at least one sample within the housing () and between the sample preparation station () and the sample analysis station ().

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Juhani Siidorov