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Metering apparatus

US4277440A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateJul 2, 1979
Grant dateJul 7, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 2, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L3/0206
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus is disclosed which is adapted to repeatedly and accurately dispense predetermined amounts of fluid, especially biological fluids, onto generally planar test elements. The apparatus comprises a metering pump actuated by an escapement mechanism which moves the pump in precise increments. The fluids are dispensed through a pair of metering tips which are spaced a given distance from the test element.

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