Abstract:
The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the TUBE TRAY as shown in solid lines in the drawings. The broken lines form no part of the design. Drawings of the design are included, wherein:FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the TUBE TRAY;FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1; andFIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1.
Abstract:
The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the TUBE TRAY, as shown in the drawings. The stippled lines form no part of the design.Drawings of the design are included, wherein:FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the TUBE TRAY;FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1 with additional environmental features that can be associated therewith;FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a variant of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 1;FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 9;FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 9;FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 9;FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 9;FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 9; andFIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the TUBE TRAY shown in FIG. 9.
Abstract:
A system for automatically processing a biological specimen is provided that includes an elevator comprising a plurality of shelves configured to receive a plurality of sample trays. The trays may comprise a plurality of sample containers containing a sample and having a plurality of respective caps engaged therewith. The trays may further include a plurality of centrifuge tube racks each containing a plurality of centrifuge tubes. The system may include a first transport mechanism, a second transport mechanism and a third transport mechanism. The system may include a chain-of-custody device configured to read identifiers on each of the containers. The system may also include a pipetting device configured to remove a portion from the sample containers and dispense the sample into the centrifuge tubes.
Abstract:
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to unitized reagent strips for holding and transporting reagents and materials used in automated sample preparation and/or processing for biological and or chemical assays.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for detecting and/or identifying one or more specific microorganisms in a culture sample. Indicator particles, such as surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active nanoparticles, each having associated therewith one or more specific binding members having an affinity for the one or more microorganisms of interest, can form a complex with specific microorganisms in the culture sample. Further, agitating magnetic capture particles also having associated therewith one or more specific binding members having an affinity for the one or more microorganisms of interest can be used to capture the microorganism-indicator particle complex and concentrate the complex in a localized area of an assay vessel for subsequent detection and identification. The complex can be dispersed, pelleted, and redispersed so that the culture sample can be retested a number of times during incubation so as to allow for real-time monitoring of the culture sample.