AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE CARRIER
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1. An automation system for use in in-vitro diagnostics comprising:
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a plurality of sample carriers configured to transport fluid samples along the track; and
one or more maintenance carriers configured to traverse the track and participate in one or more maintenance operations.
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Abstract
Maintenance carriers can include one or more tools to perform a maintenance operation. These carriers may include removable cartridges that include the tool or consumables, such as a cleaning fluid, compressed gas, or disposable items. Maintenance carriers can also be configured to move along with other carrier traffic in the automation system and may be selectively deployed.
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1. An automation system for use in in-vitro diagnostics comprising:
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a track; a plurality of sample carriers configured to transport fluid samples along the track; and one or more maintenance carriers configured to traverse the track and participate in one or more maintenance operations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A maintenance carrier for use in a laboratory diagnostics system comprising:
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a carrier body configured to allow the carrier to selectively traverse an automation track; and at least one tool coupled to the carrier body, the at least one tool configured to participate in a maintenance operation. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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