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Droplet discharging device

US8475741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2010
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0655
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a droplet discharging device that can precisely dispense large flow rate of droplets and small flow rate of droplets selectively. The droplet discharging device according to the present invention includes a pneumatic discharger for discharging a droplet having a first flow rate, and an electronic pipette for discharging or sucking a droplet having a second flow rate equal to or smaller than the first flow rate. The pneumatic discharger includes, i) a storage chamber for storing a liquid, ii) an air tank connected to the storage chamber through a first air pipe and supplying compressed air to the storage chamber to push the liquid of the storage chamber outside, and iii) a first nozzle connected to the storage chamber through the liquid pipe and receiving the liquid pushed out of the storage chamber to discharge droplets.

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