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Filter punch and filter collection system

US4974462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1988
Grant dateDec 4, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/288
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter punch construction is provided for use in conjunction with a multiwell filtration device wherein each well includes a filtration membrane. The punch has a leading flat surface to which is secured an elongated piercing member having a sharp point and a following surface to which is secured a guide member. The piercing member pierces the filtration membrane in each well and the flat leading surface pushes the entire membrane and retentate thereon into a receptacle vial.

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