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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2005
Stephen Owen, Cambridge, GB;
Justin Michael Owen, Hertfordshire, GB;
Stephen Owen, Cambridge, GB;
Justin Michael Owen, Hertfordshire, GB;
The Automation Partnership, (Cambridge) Limited, Hertfordshire, GB;
Abstract
A systemfor storing and processing a plurality of biological or chemical samples at ultra-low temperatures is provided. The systemcomprises a plurality of ultra-low temperature storage locations; an enclosed pathwayadjacent the storage locations; and a manipulator moduledisposed within the pathwayfor conveying vesselsalong the pathwaybetween the storage locationsin the system. Each of the storage locations being accessed through an insulated access panelon the side of the storage location, the panelbeing configured to close the storage locationfrom the pathway