Automatic isothermal titration microcalorimeter apparatus and method of use
US9404876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0474
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Automated isothermal titration micro calorimetry (ITC) system comprising a micro calorimeter with a sample cell and a reference cell, the sample cell is accessible via a sample cell stem and the reference cell is accessible via a reference cell stem. The system further comprises an automatic pipette assembly comprising a syringe with a titration needle arranged to be inserted into the sample cell for supplying titrant, the pipette assembly comprises an activator for driving a plunger in the syringe, a pipette translation unit supporting the pipette assembly and being arranged to place pipette in position for titration, washing and filling operations, a wash station for the titrant needle, and a cell preparation unit arranged to perform operations for replacing the sample liquid in the sample cell when the pipette is placed in another position than the position for titration.
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