Capillary storage and dispensing container for automated micro-volume assay system
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
May 29, 2008
app pub date -
Aug 17, 2007
filing date -
Apr 9, 2005
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
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Abstract
A polymeric injection-molded container is described which holds capillaries for a biological material assay system in a vertical position. The container includes a two-piece base which is press-fit together. Ninety-six funnel-shaped holes in the top of the base receive the capillaries and support them circumferentially. Ninety-six apertures in the bottom of the base are tapered to guide the bottom ends of the capillaries to positions aligned with the holes in the top of the base. The inserted capillaries extend above the top surface of the base and are covered by a removable cover. The capillaries can be processed and placed in the container by the capillary manufacturer, shipped to a user in the container, and the container can be placed on the capillary holder station of an automated assay system and used by the automated system directly from the container.
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