Method for unsealing an opening of a laboratory sample container, method for handling a laboratory sample container, laboratory apparatus and laboratory automation system
US12078650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0405
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for unsealing an opening of a laboratory sample container containing a sample is presented. The opening is sealed by a closure attached to the laboratory sample container by an adhesive. An adhesive strength of the adhesive is lowerable by treatment. The method comprises treating the adhesive such that its adhesive strength is lowered and removing the closure from the laboratory sample container.
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