Container providing a controlled hydrated environment

Details Container providing a controlled hydrated environment Container providing a controlled hydrated environment

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Bui, Luan K. (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

Holder for a removable electrical component

Including component positioning means

C206S205000, C206S701000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055695

ABSTRACT:
A container is provided for shipping and storing a pre-wetted and pre-conditioned microfluidic “sipper” chip. The container contains both dry compartments and wet compartments. A base contains a fluid-filled reservoir configured to house the capillaries. The opening of the reservoir is sealed with an O-ring. The plastic mount of the chip rests on the base in a dry compartment. The upper surface of the chip contains several wells containing fluid. A gasket is provided with plugs configured to be disposed within and seal the wells. Alternatively, the wells are first sealed with a foil film adhered to the well openings with an adhesive and a gasket is disposed between the foil and a cover, which is removably attached to the base. When the cover is closed, the gasket and O-ring seal the wet compartments to prevent leakage and to slow evaporation.

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