Precision small volume fluid processing apparatus and method
US6218193A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2018 |
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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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