Device for receiving and analysing a sample with drop-by-drop solution release from a sealed capsule
US11150243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0683
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for receiving and analysing a sample, wherein the analysing involves use of a solution. The device comprises: a sample receiving portion for receiving a sample to be analysed; and a solution capsule having a sealed configuration in which the solution capsule is sealed and a release configuration in which contents of the solution capsule are released via a flow path that provides fluid communication between the solution capsule and the sample receiving portion. The device further comprises a bistable release mechanism comprising an actuator wherein the bistable release mechanism releases only in the event that a force applied to the actuator reaches a threshold force and wherein actuation of the actuator results in one-way conversion of the solution capsule from the sealed configuration into the release configuration.
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