Automated vault module
AssigneeAzenta US, Inc.
InventorsEtienne Croquette, Matteo F. Salvetti, Rhett Affleck
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Abstract
Cryogenic storage system provides automated storage and retrieval of samples in a cryogenic environment, as well as automated transfer of individual samples between cryogenic environments. Stored samples are maintained under a cryogenic temperature threshold, while also enabling access to the samples. The samples may be organized and tracked by scanning a barcode of each sample. The system may also comprise multiple storage vaults and provide for transfer of individual samples between the storage vaults, as well as between a storage vault and a removable cryogenic storage device.
Claims7
A cryogenic storage vault comprising:
- an insulated freezer;
- and
- at least one refrigerant coil positioned at a top portion internal to the insulated freezer, the at least one refrigerant coil configured to expel a refrigerant into the insulated freezer via a plurality of orifices.
A method of removing sample storage racks from a cryogenic storage freezer comprising a spindle of sample storage racks holding sample trays, the method comprising:
- removing a lid of the cryogenic storage freezer;
- covering an open top end of the cryogenic storage freezer with an insulated shroud;
- and
- lifting the spindle of sample storage racks into a volume enclosed by the insulated shroud.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.