Precision small volume fluid processing apparatus
US5785926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A high precision, small volume fluid processing system employs open ended capillary tubes to meter, aliquot and mix small volumes of sample fluid and reagents. The system has an automatic mechanism for moving the capillary tubes as well as automated sub-systems for incubating and mixing fluids within the capillary tubes.
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