Patent ID: 11885822
Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONAL
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  B  C | IPC B  G

Claim 8:
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the automation subsystem includes:
a first distribution chamber configured and arranged to contain the plurality of reaction vessels;
a second distribution chamber configured and arranged to contain a plurality of caps for the plurality of reaction vessels; and
at least one movable arm configured and arranged with the first distribution chamber and the second distribution chamber to distribute the plurality of reaction vessels and the plurality of caps; and

the control circuitry and the automation subsystem are further configured and arranged to seal each of the plurality of reaction vessels using the plurality of caps and application of pressure and prior to the plurality of reactions being driven within the reaction vessels, and to unseal each of the plurality of reaction vessels mid-reaction to introduce other reagents, to sample the reaction mixture, or prior to the analysis of at least one of the compositions.