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Methods and apparatus for perfusion and environment control of microplate lab ware

US11149242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Essen Instruments, Inc. · US
National Research Council of Canada · CA

Inventors

Kirk Schroeder · Ann Arbor, US
Bradley D. Neagle · Ann Arbor, US
Eric Endsley · Saline, US
Daniel Appledorn · Ann Arbor, US
Keith Morton · Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 23, 2020
Grant date	Oct 19, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12M41/46
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatuses of controlling fluid flow are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first microplate having a first open portion and defining one or more first wells therein, a second microplate having a second open portion and defining one or more second wells therein, and a pneumatic lid constructed of styrene ethylene butylene styrene (SEBS). The pneumatic lid extends over the first open portion and the second open portion and includes one or more microfluidic channels that fluidly couple the one or more first wells to the one or more second wells. The pneumatic lid provides an airtight seal over the first microplate and the second microplate.

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