Microspotting device
US10471408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0683
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for spotting an array with fluid. Arrays produced by such methods are also provided. In one aspect of the invention, a spotter device for spotting a plurality of fluids into an array is described, the spotter device comprising a plurality of reservoirs provided in a first configuration, each reservoir holding its respective fluid, a print head having a plurality of positions provided in a second configuration, the second configuration being different from the first configuration, a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to provide fluid communication from a reservoir at a first end of the tube to a position in the print head at the second end of the tube, and a pump for pumping fluid through the tubes from the reservoir to the print head.
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