US5772966A
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Assay dispensing apparatus
Assignee: William Reber LLC
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Filing: 1997-01-24
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Granted: 1998-06-30
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Expires: 2017-01-24
Abstract
Abstract An assay dispensing apparatus comprises a plurality of filling ports (366) arranged in a two-dimensional pattern and a plurality of outlets (376) in fluidic communication with the plurality of filling ports (366). The outlets (376) are arranged in a one-dimensional pattern.
Inventors
- 👤 George N. Maracas
- 👤 William L. Reber
- 👤 Cary D. Perttunen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/416; G01N27/447; G01N27/44756; G01N27/44782; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/25; Y10T436/2575
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An assay dispensing apparatus comprising: a plurality of filling ports arranged in a two-dimensional pattern at a first face of a body; an assay-member-receiving slot defined by the body at a second face, the second face oriented transverse to the first face; a plurality of outlets arranged in a one-dimensional pattern, the plurality of outlets positioned and accessible within the assay-member-receiving slot; and a plurality of conduits which couple the plurality of filling ports to the plurality of outlets, each of the plurality of conduits having an interior volume less than a volume of one of the plurality of filling ports coupled thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An assay dispensing apparatus comprising: a plurality of filling ports arranged in a two-dimensional pattern at a first face of a body; an assay-member-receiving slot defined by the body at a second face, the second face oriented transverse to the first face; a plurality of outlets arranged in a one-dimensional pattern, the plurality of outlets positioned and accessible within the assay-member-receiving slot; and a plurality of conduits which couple the plurality of filling ports to the plurality of outlets, each of the plurality of conduits having an interior volume less than a volume of one of the plurality of filling ports coupled thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of conduits which couple the plurality of filling ports to the plurality of outlets, each of the plurality of conduits having an interior volume less than a volume of one of the plurality of filling ports coupled thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of filling ports are arranged in accordance with a microplate standard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a cover to selectively cover the plurality of filling ports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 4 wherein the cover is formed of a deformable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 4 wherein the cover includes an interior portion having a concave shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first face is oriented transverse to the second face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the assay-member-receiving slot is sized to receive a plurality of assay members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 8 wherein the assay-member-receiving slot is sized to receive a stack of the plurality of assay members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The assay dispensing apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a second plurality of outlets in fluidic communication with the plurality of filling ports, the second plurality of outlets arranged in a one-dimensional pattern substantially parallel to the one-dimensional pattern of the plurality of outlets.
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