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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2019
Eppendorf Ag, Hamburg, DE;
Jens-Peter Kroog, Hamburg, DE;
Eppendorf AG, Hamburg, DE;
Abstract
An automated laboratory system includes a work area with a plurality of predefined workstations. Each of the plurality of predefined workstations occupies a footprint of a standardized microtiter plate. At least one tool holder is structured to move tools above the work area and at least one transport tool is structured to be moved by the tool holder in order to relocate laboratory items within the work area. At least one pipetting tool is structured to be moved by the tool holder in order to pick up and release pipette tips. A holder for pipette tip carriers includes at least one carrying apparatus defining a rectangular through-opening, and a support apparatus connected to the carrying apparatus. An electronic control apparatus is connected to the tool holder and structured to control movements of the transport tool and at least one pipetting tool by the tool holder.