SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUID HANDLING
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1. A fluid handling apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of pipette heads, wherein an individual pipette head comprises a pipette nozzle configured to connect with a tip that is removable from the pipette nozzle;
a plurality of plungers that are individually movable, wherein at least one plunger is within a pipette head and is movable within the pipette head; and
an actuator configured to effect independent movement of individual plungers of the plurality.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
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1. A fluid handling apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of pipette heads, wherein an individual pipette head comprises a pipette nozzle configured to connect with a tip that is removable from the pipette nozzle; a plurality of plungers that are individually movable, wherein at least one plunger is within a pipette head and is movable within the pipette head; and an actuator configured to effect independent movement of individual plungers of the plurality. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 23, 27)
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9. A fluid handling apparatus comprising:
at least one pipette head, wherein an individual pipette head comprises a pipette nozzle configured to connect with a tip that is removable from said nozzle; at least one plunger within a pipette head of said plurality, and wherein the plunger is configured to be movable within the pipette head; and at least one actuator configured to permit movement of the plurality of plungers that are not substantially parallel to the removable tip. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 24, 28)
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12. A fluid handling apparatus comprising:
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at least one pipette head, wherein the at least one pipette head comprises a pipette nozzle configured to connect with a tip that is removable from said nozzle, wherein the tip has a (i) proximal end engageable with the nozzle and (ii) a distal end; and a base connected to the at least one pipette head, wherein said at least one pipette head provides a continuous fluid path of a given length that terminates at the distal end of the tip when the tip is engaged with the pipette nozzle, and wherein the length of the continuous fluid path is adjustable by moving the pipette nozzle relative to the base without affecting movement of fluid from the tip when the tip and the pipette nozzle are engaged. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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20. A fluid handling apparatus comprising:
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a removable tip; and at least one pipette head, wherein an individual pipette head comprises a pipette nozzle configured to connect with the tip that is removable from said pipette nozzle, wherein the apparatus is operably connected to a image capture device that is configured to capture an image within and/or through the tip. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 26, 30)
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