Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Chemspeed Technologies Ag

Roche Diagnostics Gmbh

F. Hoffmann-la Roche Ag

Paul Frank

Rolf Knobel

Andreas Gisler

Robert Huesler

Rolf Gueller

Markus Rinderknecht

Josef Schröer

Siegfried Mueller

Heinz Trueeb

Franz Metzger

Christoph Bachmann

Gerhard Klokow

Urs Schnieper

Sascha Roehrig

Stefan Eichin

Christopher D Newhouse

Rolf Guller

Stephan Schweighauser

Benard Zahnd

Alfred Moertlseder

Christopher Newhouse

Bernhard Zahnd

Rolf GÜLLER

The invention provides for an analysis system () for analyzing a biological sample () comprising an analyzer () with an analytical unit () for analyzing the biological sample to obtain an analysis result (). The analyzer is configured for receiving a cartridge () comprising an identifier () and containing at least one reagent for analyzing the biological sample. The analyzer comprises an identification unit () for reading the identifier. The analyzer accepts the cartridge if the identifier is valid. The analysis system further comprises a protocol creation system (). Instructions cause the protocol creation system to: receive () analysis protocol parameters () from a user interface (); generate () a custom analysis protocol () using the analysis protocol parameters; link () the custom analysis protocol to an invalid identifier which changes the invalid identifier into a valid identifier, and transfer () the user created analysis protocol associated with the now valid identifier to the analyzer controller.

Analysis system for a biological sample

An analysis system for biological samples is disclosed that includes at least one analyzer with an analytical unit for analyzing the biological samples and an analyzer controller. The analysis system further includes an analyzer data management system (ADMS) operable for receiving a selection of an operating environment chosen from multiple operating environments. In some embodiments, an analytical system is provided which offers a switch between sample testing and software validation on the same hardware, thereby offering efficiency and flexibility. For example, if sample testing is typically restricted to a particular time of the day (e.g., blood banks often get their samples in the evening and conduct the sample testing at night), the daytime hours can be used to validate new software. In such a case, additional instruments for software validation are not required and expensive idle times of analytical systems are reduced.

Analysis system for analyzing biological samples with multiple operating environments

An automated analyzer with an on-board fridge for long-term cooling of reagents, and a method for isolating and analyzing an analyte comprising long-term cooling of reagents.

Reagent store

A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement.

Sample distribution in a method for isolating analytes in fluid samples in an automated system

Sample distribution in an analytical system for processing an analyte

Automated method for sample distribution and isolation of an analyte with a solid support

The invention relates to a device that comprises a tool holder that can be adjusted in an x-axis, a y-axis which is perpendicular thereto, and a z-axis that is perpendicular both to the x-axis and the y-axis and that can be pivoted about the z-axis. A dispense head for solid material is mounted on the tool holder as the tool. Two scales are disposed on the dispense head for solid material, said scales weighing the material which is or is to be delivered by the dispense head for solid material. The inventive design with two scales directly mounted on the dispense head for solid material allows for weighing of the material without the dispense head for solid material or the material having to be placed on separate scales.

Device having a tool holder, a tool and a balance

The inventive device comprises a tool holder (), which can be displaced in an x-direction, in a y-direction that is perpendicular thereto, and in a z-direction that is perpendicular to both the x-direction and the y-direction, and which can rotate about the z-direction. A solid matter dosing head (), provided as a tool, is automatically attached in a removable manner to the tool holder () by means of a permanent magnet (). The tool can be easily exchanged for another tool due to this automatic removable attachment of said tool to the tool holder () involving the use of a permanent magnet ().

Device comprising a tool holder and a removably attachable tool

The inventive device comprises a tool holder, which can be displaced in an x-direction, in a y-direction that is perpendicular thereto, and in a z-direction that is perpendicular to both the x-direction and the y-direction, and which can rotate about the z-direction A solid matter dosing head, provided as a tool, is automatically attached in a removable manner to the tool holder by means of a permanent magnet. The tool can be easily exchanged for another tool due to this automatic removable attachment of said tool to the tool holder involving the use of a permanent magnet.

Device having a tool holder and a tool which can be secured removeably

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