Biochip well, sealed well assembly, cartridge therefor, and apparatus and methods for opening sealed wells

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10751720
APP PUB NO 20170095819A1
SERIAL NO

15360038

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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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RANDOX LABORATORIES LTDNORTHERN IRELAND BT29 4QY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fitzgerald, Peter Crumlin, GB 85 827
Hooks, Michael Loughall, GB 5 165
Lamont, John Crumlin, GB 40 62
McConnell, Ivan Crumlin, GB 59 59
Wilson, Gareth Waringstown, GB 11 383

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