Liquid handling device with surface features at a seal

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2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Leslie, Michael (Department: 3745)

Expansible chamber devices

With lubricating means

Piston has lubricant retaining or conducting means

C092S153000, C604S230000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10887706

ABSTRACT:
A sample handling tool includes a body having at least one plunger associated with a channel and arranged for axial movement within the channel. A seal is provided in the channel and sealingly engaged with a contact surface. The contact surface may include a surface feature, such that when contact surface moves, the seal and surface feature come into at least partial contact with one another. The seal may include an elastomeric member, such as an O-ring or X-ring, and the contact surface may be formed from any suitable material, including ceramic. The surface feature may take on a variety of forms including any suitable texture, surface porosity or include one or more grooves, holes, recesses, indentations, bumps, protrusions, etc., or a combination thereof.

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