SEPTUMS AND RELATED METHODS
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1. A septum, comprising:
- a first surface;
a membrane coupled to at least a portion of the first surface;
a second surface; and
ribs extending between the membrane and the second surface.
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Abstract
Example apparatus including septums and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a septum that includes a first surface and a membrane coupled to at least a portion of the first surface. In addition, the example septum includes a second surface and ribs extending between the membrane and the second surface.
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20 Claims
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1. A septum, comprising:
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a first surface; a membrane coupled to at least a portion of the first surface; a second surface; and ribs extending between the membrane and the second surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A apparatus, comprising:
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a vessel to contain at least one of a reagent or a sample; a lid; and a slotted septum formed in the lid. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method comprising:
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securing contents of a container with a septum comprising a plurality of ribs and a membrane seal; and accessing the contents of the container by; engaging a probe with one of the ribs; deflecting the probe between two of the ribs; and piercing the membrane seal between the two of the ribs with the probe. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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