Sample transfer device and method for sample transfer
US-2019001329-A1 · Jan 3, 2019 · US
Systems and methods for providing fluidic access to a flow cell
US12076722B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12076722-B2 |
| Application number | US-202318107887-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Publication date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
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A fluidic coupler to engage a plurality of flow cells of a sensor device includes a body and a plurality of fluidics interfaces formed in the body. Each fluidic interface of the plurality of fluidics interfaces includes an opening, a first port in fluid communication with the opening, a second port, and a third port in fluidic communication with the second port.
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What is claimed is: 1. A fluidic coupler to engage a plurality of flow cells of a sensor device, the fluidic coupler comprising: a body; and a plurality of fluidics interfaces formed in the body, each fluidic interface of the plurality of fluidics interfaces includes an opening, a first port in fluid communication with the opening, a second port, and a third port in fluidic communication with the second port. 2. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the first port and the second port include seals formed of resilient material. 3. The fluidic coupler of claim 2 , wherein the resilient material is an overmold. 4. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the opening is configured to receive fluid from a pipette tip. 5. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the body forms reference holes to receive guide rods. 6. The fluidic coupler of claim 5 , wherein the body includes wings and the reference holes are formed in the wings. 7. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the opening is disposed at a top of the fluidic coupler. 8. The fluidic coupler of claim 7 , wherein the first and second port are disposed on a first side of the fluidic coupler. 9. The fluidic coupler of claim 8 , wherein the third port is disposed on a second side of the fluidic coupler opposite the first side. 10. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , further comprising a fourth port in fluid communication with the first port. 11. The fluidic coupler of claim 10 , wherein the first port is disposed on a first side of the fluidic coupler and the fourth port is disposed on a second side of the fluidic coupler opposite the first side. 12. The fluidic coupler of claim 8 , wherein the first side is perpendicular to the top of the body. 13. The fluidic coupler of claim 7 , wherein the top is a horizontal surface. 14. The fluidic coupler of claim 8 , wherein the top is a horizontal surface and the first side is a vertical surface. 15. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the first port has a first port opening different from the opening. 16. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the first, second, and third ports have port openings different from the opening. 17. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the first, second and third ports are disposed on sides of the body different than the opening. 18. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , the first and second ports are disposed on the same side. 19. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , the first and second ports are configured to engage a flow cell of the plurality of flow cells. 20. The fluidic coupler of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fluidics interfaces includes four fluidics interfaces.
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having multiple connecting ports · CPC title
Cards, e.g. flat sample carriers usually with flow in two horizontal directions · CPC title
characterised by the means or forces applied to move the fluids · CPC title
characterised by interfacing components, e.g. fluidic, electrical, optical or mechanical interfaces · CPC title
Fluid interfacing between devices or objects, e.g. connectors, inlet details · CPC title
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- What does patent US12076722B2 cover?
- A fluidic coupler to engage a plurality of flow cells of a sensor device includes a body and a plurality of fluidics interfaces formed in the body. Each fluidic interface of the plurality of fluidics interfaces includes an opening, a first port in fluid communication with the opening, a second port, and a third port in fluidic communication with the second port.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Life Technologies Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B01L3/502738. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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