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Sample preparation device

US10139322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

20Claims

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Assignee

Merck Patent GmbH · DE

Inventors

Stephane Olivier · Rosheim, FR
Pierre Guedon · Rosheim, FR
Florian Allard · Strasbourg, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 14, 2013
Grant date	Nov 27, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 12, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2001/4088
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sample preparation device, preferably for sterility testing, comprising a manifold including one or more receptacles for filtration units and at least one inlet and/or outlet port. The receptacle(s) is/are respectively provided with one or more connectors for establishing a fluid connection with mating ports of the filtration units and media containers/vials upon insertion of the same into the respective receptacles. The connectors are in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet port(s) via channels defined in the manifold to allow a desired fluid transfer through the manifold.

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