METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALIGNING A SAMPLE PLATE

Abstract: the present disclosure relates generally to an alignment mechanism, and more specifically to techniques for requiring correct loading of a sample plate into a scientific instrument or system (e.g., a dna extractor system). an alignment device comprises: a base portion () configured to be disposed along an edge () of a target location (); and a protruded portion () connected to the base portion (), wherein, when the base portion () is affixed along the edge () of the target location (), the protruded portion () is configured to: cover at least partially a comer () of the target location (), and align with a lateral surface () of a sample plate (200) to require the sample plate (200) to be loaded into the target location (300) in a correct orientation.

Inventor(s): Steven LEIKEFELD

CPC Classification: B01L9/52 ({Supports specially adapted for flat sample carriers, e.g. for plates, slides, chips})

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