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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2016
Filed:
May. 23, 2014
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Paul Frank, Ennetbuergen, CH;
Andreas Gisler, Thalwil, CH;
Robert Huesler, Root, CH;
Rolf Knobel, Rotkreuz, CH;
Siegfried Mueller, Meierskappel, CH;
Urs Schnieper, Adligenswil, CH;
Heinz Trueeb, Hochdorf, CH;
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Abstract
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×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×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.