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Multi-well sample plate cover penetration system

US8084005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2006
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/869
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for penetrating a cover over a multi-well sample plate containing at least one individual sample well includes a cutting head, a cutter extending from the cutting head, and a robot. The cutting head is connected to the robot wherein the robot moves the cutting head and cutter so that the cutter penetrates the cover over the multi-well sample plate providing access to the individual sample well. When the cutting head is moved downward the foil is pierced by the cutter that splits, opens, and folds the foil inward toward the well. The well is then open for sample aspiration but has been protected from cross contamination.

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