Flow cell with flexible connection
US12064761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0644
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An instrument includes a reagent management system. The reagent management system includes a plurality of reagent wells, each reagent well operable to contain a reagent of a plurality of reagents positioned therein. The reagent management system is operable to select a flow of reagent from one of the plurality of reagents. A flexible connection includes a laminate stack and includes a first flexible channel in fluid communication with the reagent management system. The first flexible channel is operable to route the flow of reagent therethrough. A flow cell includes a flow channel in fluid communication with the first flexible channel. The flow channel is operable to route the flow of reagent over analytes positioned in the flow channel. The flexible connection enables the flow cell to be moved by the instrument relative to a fixed reference point in the instrument.
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