Manually directed, multi-channel electronic pipetting system
US8372356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0478
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A manually directed, multi-channel electronic pipetting system is designed to transfer liquids from a standard multi-well plate, deep-well plate or reservoir into another multi-well plate. The preferred pipetting head includes an array of 96-tip fittings. A deck with at least one but preferably two or more wellplate nesting receptacles holds one or more multi-well plates or reagent reservoirs for access by an array of disposable pipette tips mounted to the pipetting head. The electronic motion control system includes a control handle that is mounted to a load cell, the carriage for the pipetting head and is held in the palm of the user. In use, the user grasps the control handle and operates the system in a manner similar to one using a handheld electronic pipettor.
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