Cell culture array system for automated assays and methods of operation and manufacture

    公开(公告)号:US10138453B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-27

    申请号:US15163368

    申请日:2016-05-24

    Abstract: A number of novel improved microfluidic configurations and systems and methods of manufacture and operation. In one embodiment, three wells are used for independent cell culture systems in a cell culture array. In a second aspect, artificial sinusoids with artificial epithelial barriers are provided with just one (optionally shared or multiplexed) fluidic inlet and one (optionally shared or multiplexed) fluidic output, where the medium output also functions as a cellular input. A pneumatic cell loader combined with other components provides a fully automated cell culture system. Magnetic alignment of plate molds provides advantages and ease of molded manufacture.

    Chromatography apparatus and method
    49.
    发明授权
    Chromatography apparatus and method 有权
    色谱仪和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09594007B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-14

    申请号:US14309051

    申请日:2014-06-19

    Abstract: Sample preparation device for receiving in sealing relation one or more filter assemblies and one or more sample containers, each container uniquely positioned within the device to receive filtered sample from a designated filter. The device includes a body, a lid disposed on the body, a container tray, a base, an integrated seal on the body, a valve and a valve actuator. The tray can be disposed in a vacuum chamber defined by the lid and the body, and one or more sample containers can be disposed in the tray. When properly positioned in the tray in the vacuum chamber, each container is in fluid communication with a single respective filter assembly disposed in sealing relation in a respective aperture in the lid. A single actuation of a valve to place the vacuum chamber under vacuum causes the lid to seal to the base and drives the simultaneous filtration of a plurality of samples.

    Abstract translation: 用于以密封关系接收一个或多个过滤器组件和一个或多个样品容器的样品制备装置,每个容器唯一地定位在装置内以从指定的过滤器接收经过滤的样品。 该装置包括主体,设置在主体上的盖,容器托盘,基座,主体上的集成密封件,阀和阀致动器。 托盘可以设置在由盖和主体限定的真空室中,并且一个或多个样品容器可以设置在托盘中。 当适当地定位在真空室中的托盘中时,每个容器与在盖中的相应孔中以密封关系设置的单个相应的过滤器组件流体连通。 将真空室置于真空下的阀的单次致动导致盖子密封到基座并驱动多个样品的同时过滤。

    Device for filtration with a set of least one filter cassette
    50.
    发明授权
    Device for filtration with a set of least one filter cassette 有权
    用于过滤的装置,具有至少一个过滤器盒

    公开(公告)号:US09592577B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-14

    申请号:US14311395

    申请日:2014-06-23

    Abstract: The invention concerns a filtration device comprising a providing fluid connection and mechanical connection comprising a clamping plate movably mounted relative to the manifold and adapted to compress at least one cassette against the manifold, means for driving and guiding the clamping plate comprising a rod extending between the manifold and the plate, an actuator provided with a body and a member moveable relative to the body, which member is adapted to move through a predetermined travel between an extended position and a retracted position, the body being carried by the manifold, and the member carrying the rod and driving the plate via the rod to a clamped position in which the member is in an intermediate retracted position in which it has moved through a shorter travel than the predetermined travel relative to its extended position.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种过滤装置,包括提供流体连接和机械连接,其包括可相对于歧管可移动地安装的夹板,并且适于将至少一个盒体压靠在歧管上,用于驱动和引导夹板的装置, 歧管和板,致动器,其设置有主体和可相对于主体移动的构件,该构件适于在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动通过预定行程,所述主体由歧管承载,并且构件 承载杆并经由杆驱动板到夹紧位置,在夹紧位置中,构件处于中间缩回位置,在夹紧位置中,其已经相对于其延伸位置移动经过比预定行程更短的行程。

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