Sample handling tool with piezoelectric actuator

Details Sample handling tool with piezoelectric actuator Sample handling tool with piezoelectric actuator

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Gordon, Brian R. (Department: 1743)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Including sample preparation

Volumetric liquid transfer

C422S105000, C422S063000, C073S863320, C073S864000, C073S864010, C073S864020, C073S864130, C073S864110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125727

ABSTRACT:
A material handling tool includes a piezoelectric motor that causes actuation of a needle. Actuation of the needle may include aspiration and/or dispensing of a fluid sample and/or movement of the needle to pick or place a material sample.

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www.edoceramic.com Copyright 2002.
ISA Written Opinion, International Application No.: PCT/US2004/002499, mailing date Aug. 11, 2005.

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