Modular systems and methods for using sample processing devices
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1. A method of adapting a sample processing system for use with a selected sample processing device, the method comprising:
- providing a sample processing system that comprises;
a base plate adapted to receive a sample processing device, the base plate comprising a thermal structure, an electrically powered device, and a photovoltaic cell;
a drive system adapted to rotate the base plate about an axis of rotation;
a system controller; and
connection apparatus located between the base plate and the drive system, the connection apparatus releasably attaching the base plate to the drive system for rotation of the base plate about the axis of rotation, wherein the connection apparatus comprises;
a drive side connector fixedly attached to the drive system;
a plate side connector fixedly attached to the base plate;
operably attaching the base plate to the drive system by mating the drive side connector with the plate side connector;
providing electrical power to the electrically powered device from the photovoltaic cell; and
rotating the base plate about the axis of rotation using the drive system.
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Abstract
Sample processing systems and methods of using those systems for processing sample materials located in devices that are separate from the system are disclosed. The sample processing systems include a rotating base plate on which the sample processing devices are located during operation of the systems. The systems also include connection apparatus that allow for rapid and easy removal and/or replacement of base plates.
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1. A method of adapting a sample processing system for use with a selected sample processing device, the method comprising:
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providing a sample processing system that comprises;
a base plate adapted to receive a sample processing device, the base plate comprising a thermal structure, an electrically powered device, and a photovoltaic cell;
a drive system adapted to rotate the base plate about an axis of rotation;
a system controller; and
connection apparatus located between the base plate and the drive system, the connection apparatus releasably attaching the base plate to the drive system for rotation of the base plate about the axis of rotation, wherein the connection apparatus comprises;
a drive side connector fixedly attached to the drive system;
a plate side connector fixedly attached to the base plate;
operably attaching the base plate to the drive system by mating the drive side connector with the plate side connector;
providing electrical power to the electrically powered device from the photovoltaic cell; and
rotating the base plate about the axis of rotation using the drive system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of adapting a sample processing system for use with a selected sample processing device, the method comprising:
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providing a sample processing system that comprises;
a base plate adapted to receive a sample processing device, the base plate comprising a thermal structure, an electrically powered device, and a generator coil operatively attached to the base plate;
a drive system adapted to rotate the base plate about an axis of rotation;
a system controller; and
rotating the base plate about the axis of rotation using the drive system; and
providing a magnetic field proximate the base plate such that the generator coil passes through the magnetic field while the base plate is rotating to generate electricity that powers the electrically powered device on the base plate. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A sample processing system comprising:
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a base plate adapted to receive a sample processing device on a top surface of the base plate, the base plate comprising a thermal structure exposed on the top surface of the base plate, an electrically powered device, and a photovoltaic cell operably connected to supply electric energy to the electrically powered device;
a drive system adapted to rotate the base plate about an axis of rotation;
a system controller; and
connection apparatus located between the base plate and the drive system, the connection apparatus releasably attaching the base plate to the drive system for rotation of the base plate about the axis of rotation, wherein the connection apparatus comprises a drive side connector fixedly attached to the drive system and a plate side connector fixedly attached to the base plate;
wherein the plate side connector releasably mates with the drive side connector to operably attach the base plate to the drive system, whereby the drive system is capable of rotating the base plate about the axis of rotation. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A sample processing system comprising:
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a base plate adapted to receive a sample processing device on a top surface of the base plate, the base plate comprising a thermal structure, an electrically powered device, and a generator coil operatively attached to the base plate;
a drive system adapted to rotate the base plate about an axis of rotation;
a system controller;
connection apparatus located between the base plate and the drive system, the connection apparatus releasably attaching the base plate to the drive system for rotation of the base plate about the axis of rotation;
a magnetic field proximate the base plate, wherein the generator coil operatively attached to the base plate passes through the magnetic field when rotating the base plate about the axis of rotation using the drive system, and wherein the generator coil is operatively connected to the electrically powered device such that the generated electricity powers the electrically powered device on the base plate. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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54. A method of adapting a sample processing system for use with a selected sample processing device, the method comprising:
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providing a sample processing system that comprises;
a base plate adapted to receive a sample processing device, the base plate comprising a thermal structure, an electrically powered device, and a coil operatively attached to the base plate;
a drive system adapted to rotate the base plate about an axis of rotation;
a system controller; and
connection apparatus located between the base plate and the drive system, the connection apparatus releasably attaching the base plate to the drive system for rotation of the base plate about the axis of rotation, wherein the connection apparatus comprises;
a drive side connector fixedly attached to the drive system;
a plate side connector fixedly attached to the base plate;
operably attaching the base plate to the drive system by mating the drive side connector with the plate side connector;
generating electrical power to the electrically powered device by rotating the coil through a magnetic field; and
rotating the base plate about the axis of rotation using the drive system. - View Dependent Claims (55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74)
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