Capillary carrier with leak supervision
US7520295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/5762
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a capillary carrier with an inlet and an outlet, a channel is formed and extends between the inlet and the outlet. At least one capillary tube is arranged within the channel, and sealing elements, by which the capillary tube is sealingly fixed to the channel, are arranged at least near an inlet portion and an outlet portion of the capillary tube. An area is formed limited by a part of the channel, the sealing elements and the exterior of the capillary tube, which is in connection with the exterior of the carrier through a fluid communication pad, whereby a possible fluid leak across the sealing elements will be led to this area, and from there to the exterior of the carrier.
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