Reagent bottles, valves therefor, washing modules and methods and apparatus for dispensing reagents
US9302831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0401
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A valve for a reagent bottle is provided, the valve including a resilient membrane configured to extend across an opening in the reagent bottle, the resilient membrane having at least one slit extending therethrough. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a reagent from a reagent bottle, the dispensing apparatus comprising: a probe assembly having a probe adapted for insertion into the reagent bottle through the valve and an extraction mechanism for drawing reagent out of the reagent bottle through the probe. A valve opening assembly is provided, which is adapted to open the valve of the reagent bottle such that the probe can pass through the valve without contacting the valve.
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