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Fill fluid for biological reaction apparatus with draining mechanism

US9029154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTD · AU

Inventors

Stuart Elliot · Melbourne, AU
Andrew McLellan · Melbourne, AU
Chester Henderson · Melbourne, AU
Mark Brian Dockrill · Melbourne, AU
Simon Harris · Elmore, AU
Peter Riddell · Elmore, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 1, 2010
Grant date	May 12, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 1, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/108331
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region. The apparatus includes a substrate locator for locating the substrate; a cover locator for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism which includes a wick.

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