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Systems and methods for dispensing portions of viscous material

US7610943B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2005
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B3/326
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for dispensing portions of viscous material, such as the viscous materials used to form crystals of membrane proteins or soluble proteins. A liquid under pressure is used to divide the viscous materials into portions. The divided viscous material portions can optionally be deposited into are receptacle.

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