Automatic isothermal titration microcalorimeter apparatus and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9404876
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14736905

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Automated isothermal titration micro calorimetry (ITC) system comprising a micro calorimeter with a sample cell and a reference cell, the sample cell is accessible via a sample cell stem and the reference cell is accessible via a reference cell stem. The system further comprises an automatic pipette assembly comprising a syringe with a titration needle arranged to be inserted into the sample cell for supplying titrant, the pipette assembly comprises an activator for driving a plunger in the syringe, a pipette translation unit supporting the pipette assembly and being arranged to place pipette in position for titration, washing and filling operations, a wash station for the titrant needle, and a cell preparation unit arranged to perform operations for replacing the sample liquid in the sample cell when the pipette is placed in another position than the position for titration.

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MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC1625 FORDHAM STREET SUITE 300 LONGMONT CO 80503

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Broga, Martin Amherst, US 5 10
Price, Phillip North Granby, US 5 10
Smith, Stephen Northampton, US 133 3148

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