Liquid storage and delivery mechanisms and methods
US11192701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0655
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided comprising loading shells into shell retention chambers of a shell management module, the shells including corresponding reservoirs configured to hold individual quantities of liquid, the shell retention chambers arranged in a predetermined pattern on a platform of the shell management module. The method further comprises orienting discharge ends of the shells along an actuation direction within the shell retention chambers, and covering the discharge ends with closure lids to seal bottoms of the corresponding reservoirs.
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