Inventors:
Jessica E. Barzilai - Alexandria VA, US
Donald R. Sandell - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION - Carlsbad CA
International Classification:
C12M 1/34
G01N 33/00
C12M 1/00
B25J 19/02
B25J 18/00
US Classification:
4352872, 422 64, 4352891, 4352873, 901 14, 901 27, 901 46
Abstract:
An apparatus for transporting sample well trays with respect to a heating device is provided. The apparatus includes a sample well tray holder, a rotational actuator, and a biasing mechanism. The sample well tray holder includes a plate in which a sample well tray may be positioned. The sample well tray holder is configured to rotate about a first rotational axis. The rotational actuator is configured to rotate the sample well tray holder about the first rotational axis. The biasing mechanism is configured to urge the sample well tray holder in a generally upward direction along the first rotational axis.