Sampling probe, gripper and interface for laboratory sample management systems
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1. A sampling system comprising:
- a plurality of sampling probes, each sampling probe comprising a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module, each probe having an aspirate/dispense axis; and
a carrier for carrying the plurality of sampling probes;
wherein the probes have the aspirate/dispense axes thereof disposed at a spacing of 9 mm or less; and
wherein the carrier is a hand-held device to which the sampling probes are connected and electrically interfaced.
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Abstract
A self-contained sampling probe characterized by a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module. The coupling is effected by quick connect and disconnect devices, and the syringe module may carry an identifier. The probe is engageable by a gripper or insertable in an interface device, both of which provide for communication of the probe with other system components. The probe has a dimension that is 8 mm or less in at least one projection coincident with an aspirate/dispense axis of the probe.
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1. A sampling system comprising:
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a plurality of sampling probes, each sampling probe comprising a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module, each probe having an aspirate/dispense axis; and a carrier for carrying the plurality of sampling probes; wherein the probes have the aspirate/dispense axes thereof disposed at a spacing of 9 mm or less; and wherein the carrier is a hand-held device to which the sampling probes are connected and electrically interfaced. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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