FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH GASKET
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Sep 19, 2013
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Abstract
Fluid transport system, including methods and apparatus, for moving fluid. The system may include a plurality of wells each having a rim. The system also may include a gasket defining a plurality of apertures that extend through the gasket from a top side to a bottom side of the gasket. The bottom side may define a plurality of grooves, with each groove extending at least partway around an axis defined by an aperture of the plurality of apertures. The gasket may be configured to have the top side of the gasket engaged with a pump assembly and at least a portion of the rim of each of the wells disposed in at least one groove of the plurality of grooves, to provide sealed communication between the pump assembly and each of the wells.
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BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC | HERCULES CA |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B01L Class
- 928 Applications Filed
- 833 Patents Issued To-Date
- 89.77 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Cauley,, III Thomas H | Pleasanton, US | 29 | 244 |
# of filed Patents : 29 Total Citations : 244 | |||
Romine, Steven | Vacaville, US | 2 | 37 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 37 |
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