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Method of attaching a pipette tip and an apparatus for such method

  • US 20050125163A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2004
  • Published: 06/09/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method for securing the attachment of and identifying a replaceable part which receives a liquid to be pipetted and which is attacheable to the pipetting device, characterized in that, the method comprises the following steps:

  • opening the interlocking which attaches the replaceable part with the help of an electronically controlled interlocking mechanism for detaching or receiving the replaceable part;

    saving the information of the opening of the interlocking mechanism to a control electronics of the pipette;

    closing the interlocking which attaches the replaceable part with the help of the electronically controlled interlocking mechanism for attaching the replaceable part;

    saving the information of the closing of the interlocking mechanism to the control electronics of the pipette;

    providing the dispensing parameters and/or type and/or size of the replaceable part with the help of a keyboard to the control electronics to ensure the attachment of a desired replaceable part and to achieve a pipetting readiness.

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