Liquid handling system and method
US11738347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0694
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid handling system and method, e.g., for testing blood samples. The system comprises a cartridge, and a transfer device couplable to a liquid reservoir. The cartridge comprises compartments with an inlet, closed by a seal, and an outlet, closed by a gas-permeable liquid-tight filter. Keying portions define a relative position and orientation of the cartridge and the transfer device. Penetrating elements of the transfer device penetrate the seal of each compartment, the penetrating elements having lumina for fluidly connecting the reservoir and each compartment cavity of the cartridge.
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