<p>A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element. A sample rack is configured to hold receptacles and to be inserted into the structure below the cover includes a sample rack having receptacle-receiving pockets, each with a resilient element and a positioning feature for holding receptacles of varying sizes in a predetermined position within the receptacle receiving pocket, and a cover including features for preventing a receptacle from being pulled out of its receptacle-receiving pocket when the transfer mechanism is withdrawn from the receptacle.</p>
申请公布号
CA2895831(A1)
申请公布日期
2010.11.18
申请号
CA20102895831
申请日期
2010.05.17
申请人
GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED;STRATEC BIOMEDICAL AG
发明人
CLARK, CRAIG B.;GILKER, JOHN M.;HAGEN, NORBERT D.;HORN, TOM R.;KNIGHT, BYRON J.;OPALSKY, DAVID;RHUBOTTOM, JASON F.;LUKHAUB, WALDEMAR;HORGER, OLAF