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Sample testing methods with automated cleaning

  • US 10,656,077 B2
  • Filed: 09/19/2017
  • Issued: 05/19/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a sample testing system, the system comprising a test receptacle support structure and an optical element positioned for transmitting electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected by a sample disposed in a test receptacle supported by the test receptacle support structure, the method comprising using an automated transport arm to:

  • detachably couple a cleaning member to a working end of the transport arm, wherein the cleaning member comprises a proximal coupling element and a distal cleaning element;

    move the detachably-coupled cleaning member into a position proximate to and/or contacting the optical element, such that the cleaning element thereby cleans and/or sterilizes the optical element; and

    decouple the cleaning member from the working end of the transport arm.

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