Patents Assigned to MDS Inc. through its MDS Sciex Division
  • Apparatus and process for transporting sample plates
    Patent number: 6936224
    Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for simultaneously moving a first sample plate into an analytical apparatus and a second sample plate from the analytical apparatus. The first sample plate is moved on an entry path which is vertically spaced apart from an exit path for the second sample plate. The transfer mechanism is disclosed in operation with a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignees: PerSeptive Biosystems, Inc., MDS Inc. through its MDS Sciex Division
    Inventors: Stephen L. Fichera, Richard L. Victor, Jr.