Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Roche Diagnostics Gmbh

F. Hoffmann-la Roche Ag

Urs Knecht

Christian Thalmann

Renato Belz

Rolf Knobel

Andreas Gisler

Rolf Schneebeli

Robert Huesler

Markus Rinderknecht

Siegfried Mueller

Heinz Trueeb

Alessandro D'Amore

Veronika Trottmann

Veronika Schaerer

Veronika Schärer

An automated method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using a form-locking gripping mechanism. An analytical system comprising consumables and a handler, wherein the handler and consumable interact with a form-locking gripping mechanism are also included.

Form-locking gripping system

A method is described for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer by providing at least one reagent and at least one solid consumable from a supply module which is docked to the analyzer, followed by undocking the supply module from the analyzer and removing it therefrom. Also described is a respective system and a supply module for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer.

Supply module for an automated analyzer

An analytical system is disclosed which recognizes different types of consumables with an identical footprint based on a unique surface geometry of each consumable. The analytical system includes stackers into which the consumables can be loaded either automatically or by the user. The stacker for one specific type of consumable recognizes the type of consumable based on its unique surface geometry.

Consumable hardware coding system

The invention provides for a method of pipetting samples using a pipetting device including more than one pipetting unit. Each of the pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z directions and includes an upper and a lower frame. Two adjacent pipetting units include a module arranged in a staggered manner in either of the respective upper and lower frames.

Methods for using a pipetting device with independently movable pipette units

A pipetting device is described comprising more than one pipetting unit, wherein said pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z direction and comprise at least one module arranged in a staggered manner compared to the adjacent pipetting unit.

Pipetting device with independently movable pipette units

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Pfaeffikon, Switzerland

Urs Knecht