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Tool for handling a sample

US8695444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 2010
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/00346
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In the case of a tool (140) for handling a sample, which comprises a fastening device (141) for detachably fastening the tool to a tool holder of a sample handling apparatus, and comprises a sample manipulation device, for example realized as a syringe (150), fastened to the fastening device (141), this tool comprises a holding device, for example in the form of a needle guide (160), which, on the one hand, is fastened to the fastening device (141) so as to be movable in a coupling direction (165) and, on the other hand, can be coupled to and decoupled from the tool holder in the coupling direction (165).

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