公开(公告)号：US06202878B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09260152

申请日：1999-03-01

Applicant: Charles David Cook

Inventor： Charles David Cook

IPC: B65D324

CPC classification number: B01L3/50853 ,  B01L1/00 ,  B01L3/50825 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  Y10S215/03

Abstract: A closure apparatus is provided that includes a plurality of plug closures interconnected by straps. Each plug includes a blind bore therein into which a sampling needle may be inserted for penetration of the plug in order to extract a sample from the container to which the plug is attached. The plugs are arranged within an array that may correspond to an array of containers set within wells located in a block array. A membrane is also provided that interconnects the straps and the plugs. The plugs are fashioned from an elastomer such as a silicone elastomer. A layer of PTFE is provided on the bottom outer surface of the plugs and may also be included on the underside of the interconnecting straps and membrane, so as to provide an inert barrier in contact with the contents of the containers.

Abstract translation: 提供一种闭合装置，其包括通过带互连的多个塞子封闭件。 每个插头都包括一个盲孔，一个采样针可插入该盲孔以插入插头，以便从插头所在的容器中提取样品。 插头布置在可以对应于设置在位于块阵列中的孔内的容器阵列的阵列内。 还提供了将带和插头互连的膜。 塞子由诸如硅氧烷弹性体的弹性体制成。 一层PTFE被提供在插塞的底部外表面上，并且还可以包括在互连带和膜的下侧上，以便提供与容器内容物接触的惰性屏障。