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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2012
Kenneth J. Ross, Des Moines, IA (US);
Keith J. Quanbeck, Ankeny, IA (US);
Gang Wan, Grimes, IA (US);
Jeffrey D. Wille, Ankeny, IA (US);
Kenneth J. Ross, Des Moines, IA (US);
Keith J. Quanbeck, Ankeny, IA (US);
Gang Wan, Grimes, IA (US);
Jeffrey D. Wille, Ankeny, IA (US);
Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc, Johnston, IA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for the automated preparation of one or more samples for analysis is disclosed. The system comprises a processing mechanism configured to process the one or more samples, wherein each sample is contained in a separate sample container. The system further comprises a cover configured to enclose the sample containers while the processing mechanism is operating, a first holder comprising a first pivot point and a second pivot point, wherein the first pivot point of the first holder is hingedly connected to the cover, a second holder comprising a first pivot point and a second pivot point, wherein the first pivot point of the second holder is hingedly connected to the cover, a first actuator interface arm hingedly connected to the second pivot point of the first holder, and a second actuator interface arm hingedly connected to the second pivot point of the second holder.