Biochip well, sealed well assembly, cartridge therefor, and apparatus and methods for opening sealed wells
US9540129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biochip well is disclosed, including a vessel containing a well therewithin, the vessel forming at least base and side walls of the well and defining at least one aperture giving access to the well, and further including retaining means for holding a biochip at a predetermined position within the well, the well including a laterally offset region into which the biochip does not protrude when held at the predetermined position by the retaining means. Also disclosed are sealed well assemblies and apparatus and methods for opening sealed wells.
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