The invention provides exemplary systems and methods for processing solid supports. According to one system, a probe is provided having a distal end and a lumen terminating at the distal end. The transport mechanism is adapted to place the distal end of the probe into a well having a plurality of solid...http://www.google.de/patents/US6151973?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6151973 - Bead picking apparatus and method