Holder for a capillary triggered to hold when a capillary is inserted
US12368036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/0409
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A holder for a capillary, comprising: a housing having a passage to receive a capillary; and a clamping mechanism configurable between: an engaged state in which the clamping mechanism is configured to retain a capillary receivable in the passage in use; and a disengaged state in which the clamping mechanism is configured to allow insertion/removal of a capillary in the passage in use; and a release mechanism operatively associated with the clamping mechanism and movable between a first position, in which the clamping mechanism is configured in said engaged state; and a second position, in which the clamping mechanism is configured in aid disengaged state, wherein the release mechanism is configured to bias the clamping mechanism towards the engaged state, wherein the passage in the housing comprises an end stop, configured to abut the end of a capillary inserted in the passage in use.
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