Cartridge sealing apparatus and method
US6074556A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2030/8881
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for supporting and providing a sealable connection to an elongated flow-through cartridge, the apparatus including cartridge receiving structure for supporting a replaceable cartridge in a predetermined position, cartridge sealing structure mounted with respect to the cartridge receiving structure to be movable into an end of the cartridge to engage the cartridge at a flow structure in the cartridge, the location of the flow structure in the cartridge being variable, and a drive mechanism that automatically advances the cartridge sealing structure to seal to the cartridge at the proper location with respect to the flow structure.
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