Apparatus for processing biological material

US2015114123A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2015114123-A1
Application numberUS-201414551375-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateNov 24, 2014
Priority dateSep 26, 2005
Publication dateApr 30, 2015
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A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.

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1 - 97 . (canceled) 98 . A vessel holder for a vessel for receiving biological material comprising: a lid attached thereto for closing off an opening of the vessel, the vessel holder being suitable for use in a centrifuge and comprising at least: one holding member for holding the vessel and at least one lid receptor for holding the lid attached to the vessel, which is shaped so as to allow access to the lid by a lid holder of a gripper unit for the vessel.…

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What does patent US2015114123A1 cover?
A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Qiagen Gmbh
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B04B5/02. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Apr 30 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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