Abstract

A substance weighing system and method are provided. The system includes a balance, and axle, a substance dish, an axle support bracket, and an axle rotator. The axle has a rotational axis extending between first and second axial ends. The substance dish is fixed to the axle adjacent the first axial end. The axle support bracket mounts the axle relative to the balance and in a manner that permits the axle to rotate about its rotational axis. The axle rotator has a motor and a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism communicates with the motor and is configured to cause the axle to rotate between first and second rotational positions. In the first rotational position the substance dish is positioned to hold a substance, and the axle rotator is in a contactless state. In the second rotational position, the substance dish is positioned to release the substance.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 13/22 - Means for automatically discharging weigh receptacles under control of the weighing mechanism by tilting or rotating the receptacle
• G01G 17/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, weighing material of special form or property for weighing fluids, e.g. gases, pastes

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for generating a solution, comprising receiving a solution order. The solution order may comprise one or more order parameters for the solution. The solution order may be inputted into a trained algorithm that outputs one or more solution parameters for the solution. The one or more solution parameters may be used to generate the solution comprising a liquid from a plurality of liquids and a solid from a plurality of solids. The solution can meet the one or more order parameters at an accuracy of at least 90%. The solution may be dispensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and systems of the invention that include the use of an automated solution dispenser to form a solution according to at least one target characteristic A controller may be operatively connected to the automated solution dispenser, wherein the controller is programmed to direct mixing of one or more solids and one or more liquids to produce the solution. At least a portion of the solution can be dispensed into one or more containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes
• B01F 13/08 - Magnetic mixers

Abstract

The methods and systems of the invention include the use of automated solution dispensers in laboratory environment. The automated solution dispensers can be controlled locally or remotely within a network. The usage of the instruments can be followed and procurement of supplies can be automated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 15/02 - Feed or discharge mechanisms

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated solution dispenser for dispensing a solution having a defined list of characteristics. In particular, the automated solution dispenser according to the present invention is provided with one or more of the following modules: Central Mixing Chamber (CMC), Flush and Verification System (FVS), Liquid Handling System (LHS), Control System (CS), Pivot Pipe System (PPS), Solid Handling System (SHS) (which includes a Delivery mechanism and a Measuring mechanism), a Bottle Handling System (BHS), a Water Purification System (WPS) and Bottle Marking/Label (BM). The combination of one or more of these modules enables the automation of the creation of solution having the required characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 11/08 - Apparatus for weighing a continuous stream of material during flowConveyor-belt weighers having means for controlling the rate of feed or discharge
• G01G 19/22 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for apportioning materials by weighing prior to mixing them
• A61L 2/12 - Microwaves
• G01N 30/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by separation into components using adsorption, absorption or similar phenomena or using ion-exchange, e.g. chromatography