Systems and methods for fluid and component handling
AssigneeTheranos, Inc.
InventorsJames Wasson, John Kent Frankovich, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Michael Chen, Daniel Young
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
Claims21
1-18. (canceled)
A method for transporting a sample processing component in a sample processing device, the method comprising:
- engaging the sample processing component with at least a first nozzle and a second nozzle of a fluid handling apparatus, the fluid handling apparatus comprising at least a first pipette head and a second pipette head, the first pipette head comprising the first nozzle and the second pipette head comprising the second nozzle, and wherein the sample processing component is at a first location in the device prior to being engaged by the first and second nozzle;
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- transporting by the fluid handling apparatus the engaged sample processing component to a second location in the device.
24-30. (canceled)
A method of handling components in a sample processing device comprising a fluid handling apparatus, the method comprising:
- engaging a pipette tip with a first nozzle of the fluid handling apparatus, the fluid handling apparatus comprising at least the first nozzle and a second nozzle;
- disengaging the pipette tip from the first nozzle;
- engaging simultaneously a first pick-up interface of a cuvette with the first nozzle and a second pick-up interface of the cuvette with the second nozzle, wherein the cuvette comprises i) the first pick-up interface and the second pick-up interface, each interface being configured to engage a nozzle of the fluid handling apparatus, and ii) at least a first cavity and a second cavity, each cavity being configured to accept a fluid;
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- disengaging the cuvette from the first and second nozzle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.