Pipette washer

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2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Stinson, Frankie L. (Department: 1746)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Apparatus

For work having hollows or passages

C134S171000, C134S186000, C422S300000, C422S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955180

ABSTRACT:
A pipette washer comprising a plurality of cells for receiving pipettes is disclosed. Each of the cells comprises a top opening for receiving pipettes to be washed and a bottom opening. A support member supports the cells with the top opening accessible to receive pipettes to be washed. A hose system is coupled to the bottom opening on the cells. A supply hose is connected to the hose system. Each of the cells is supported in the support member with an orientation extending transverse to the horizontal. Each of the support cells comprises a cell member having a top width and a bottom width. The width is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, each cell member is conical in shape. A housing contains and rechannels washing liquid while at the same time having an open front to allow for convenient access to the cells.

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