US4215092A
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Apparatus for liquid portioning and liquid transferring
Assignee: Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy
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Filing: 1978-07-11
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1998-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A multichannel pipette is disclosed having an improved arrangement of replaceable tip containers in which the individual tip containers are connected together by flexible connecting members which are deformable to permit connection of the tip containers to differing configurations of tip cones.
Inventors
- 👤 Osmo Suovaniemi
- 👤 Mikko Leskinen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:52
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/02; B01L3/0275; G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/10; G01N35/1065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A tip container element which is detachably connectable to the cone tips of a multichannel pipette, said element comprising a plurality of hollow truncated conical tip containers, which are linked together in a linear configuration, each of said tip containers having a base portion which is detachably connectable to one of the tip cones of said multichannel pipette; and connecting means linking said tip containers, said connecting means including two substantially parallel strip-like connecting members of a flexible material and a plurality of cross members extending between said connecting members, the bases of said tip containers being connected to and extending outwardly respectively from said cross members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A tip container element which is detachably connectable to the cone tips of a multichannel pipette, said element comprising a plurality of hollow truncated conical tip containers, which are linked together in a linear configuration, each of said tip containers having a base portion which is detachably connectable to one of the tip cones of said multichannel pipette; and connecting means linking said tip containers, said connecting means including two substantially parallel strip-like connecting members of a flexible material and a plurality of cross members extending between said connecting members, the bases of said tip containers being connected to and extending outwardly respectively from said cross members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tip container element as claimed in claim 1 in which each of said tip containers includes at least one projecting member connected to and extending outwardly from its outer longitudinal surface at a point adjacent to said base portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A tip container element as claimed in claim 1 in which the length of said connecting members between adjacent cross members is greater than the distance between adjacent cone tips of said multichannel pipette.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tip container element as claimed in claim 1 in which each of said cross members includes a central portion having an aperture defining the input to the base of one of said tip containers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tip container element as claimed in claim 4 in which said portion of said cross member comprises a planar member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |