Patent · US Expired

Multiple shot pipetter

US3954014A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1974
Grant dateMay 4, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 16, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L3/0234
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device is disclosed for receiving a disposable pipette tip, aspirating a supply of liquid into the pipette and dispensing the liquid in precise predetermined dosages. The device comprises a housing, a cylindrical passage within the housing, a piston extending into the passage from the rear end thereof and a plunger extending rearwardly from the piston. Actuating means are disposed within the housing for advancing the plunger forward in discrete amounts and a trigger extends from the housing operatively engaging the actuating means. The device further includes means for disengaging the actuating means whereby the plunger may freely be moved forward and back to permit a supply of liquid to be aspirated into the pipette. A detipping mechanism is also provided which permits a pipette tip to be removed without requiring any handling of it.

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