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Method and device for supplying liquids to analysis units and liquid handling systems

US9234630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

GRÜNENTHAL GMBH · DE
NEVOLAB GMBH · DE

Inventors

Martin Fuhr · Niederuzwil, CH
Stefan Oberborsch · Aachen, DE
Martin Metzger · Isny im Allgäu, DE
Manfred Lorenz · Coburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 4, 2011
Grant date	Jan 12, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 17, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/7287
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for supplying at least one analysis apparatus with at least one liquid. In the method, the liquid is kept available in a storage tank, from where it is transported into at least one buffer tank. The liquid is fed to the analysis apparatus from the buffer tank, whose filling level is monitored. Here, the buffer tank is arranged above the analysis apparatus and the storage tank is arranged below the analysis apparatus. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out this method as well as to an analysis apparatus in which this device is employed.

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