Fluid probe washing apparatus and method

Details Fluid probe washing apparatus and method Fluid probe washing apparatus and method

1992-12-17

1995-04-25

Noland, Tom

Measuring and testing

Sampler, sample handling, etc.

Capture device

7386434, G01N 3500, G01N 114

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active

054088917

ABSTRACT:
A probe washing apparatus including a probe having a tip and a wash collar having a bore coaxially aligned with the probe, the wash collar including ports for applying a vacuum and a wash liquid to the wash collar bore. The probe may be displaced vertically with respect to the wash collar to aspirate and dispense liquids, and the wash collar and probe are displaced together laterally. The steps of washing the probe tip include raising the probe to a position with the probe tip within the bore, applying vacuum to the bore, flushing the interior of the probe, and flushing the exterior of the probe.

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