Storing and handling liquid reagents
US7753095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L3/5027
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid storage apparatus provides a safe and easy to use device for efficiently managing liquid reagents used in a variety of laboratory equipment. The liquid storage apparatus helps reduce the likelihood of accidental sticks to laboratory personnel, allows for flexibility of experimental design, and helps maximize the use of chemical regents to prevent waste. The apparatus includes a plurality of containers of liquid with a pierceable septum interface at each end. The apparatus also includes a lower array of needles with each of the lower needles in the lower array of needles arranged to penetrate the bottom pierceable septum of a different one of the containers. Each of the needles includes a passage so the liquid can flow out of the pierced container. The apparatus further includes an upper array of needles with each of the upper needles in the upper array of needles arranged to penetrate the top pierceable septum of a different one of the containers. Each of the needles include a passage so gas can flow into the pierced container to occupy the space created as the liquid flows out of the container.
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