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Sample and reagent containers with anti-vacuum feature

US11890619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2021
Grant dateFeb 6, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pipetting containers, such as reservoirs, reservoir liners, microplates, PCR plates, microtubes and PCR tubes, include anti-vacuum channels on the bottom wall of the receptacle to prevent a pipette tip vacuum engaging the wall during aspiration. The groupings of anti-vacuum channels are located on the bottom surface facing upward into the basin that holds liquid samples or reagents. The anti-vacuum channels also lower the required working volume for pipetting and reduce liquid waste.

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