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Gel card filling device comprising an ionizer

US9410974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2015
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N35/026
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for filling at least one receptacle (12) of gel card type initially sealed by a cap. The filling device comprises a piercing member (110) for perforating the cap, an ionization ramp (122) for eliminating the electrostatic charges capable of being borne by the receptacle, and filling means (130) one or more pipettes (132) for filling the receptacle after perforation of the cap and elimination of the electrostatic charges.

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