Biological reaction apparatus with draining mechanism

US11345038B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTD · AU

Inventors

• Stuart Elliot · Melbourne, AU
• Andrew McLellan · Melbourne, AU
• Chester Henderson · Melbourne, AU
• Mark Brian Dockrill · Melbourne, AU
• Simon Harris · Elmore, AU
• Peter Riddell · Elmore, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 11, 2018
• Grant date: May 31, 2022
• Expiry date: Feb 1, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T436/108331
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.