Sample and reagent containers with anti-vacuum feature
US11033903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Pipetting containers, such as reservoirs, reservoir liners, microplates, PCR plates, microtubes and PCR tubes, include anti-vacuum channels on the bottom wall of the receptacle to prevent a pipette tip vacuum engaging the wall during aspiration. The groupings of anti-vacuum channels are located on the bottom surface facing upward into the basin that holds liquid samples or reagents. The anti-vacuum channels also lower the required working volume for pipetting and reduce liquid waste.
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