Tecan Group has patented a pipette tip extension that allows precise control over fluid uptake and dispensing. The extension features a distance element for positioning the pipette tip and a constriction element to define insertion depth. This innovation ensures accurate and efficient pipetting processes. GlobalData’s report on Tecan Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pipette tip extension with fluid uptake area and constriction element
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11992833B2) discloses a pipette tip extension designed to enhance liquid handling processes in laboratory settings. The extension features a unique design with a reception aperture for inserting a pipette tip and a dispense aperture at the distal end, along with an inner cavity enclosed by the exterior wall. The extension includes elements such as a distance element to position the pipette tip and establish a fluid uptake area, and a constriction element to control the insertion depth of the pipette tip. The constriction element acts as an end stop and is configured as a fluid-permeable sieve-like structure, ensuring precise liquid handling capabilities.
Furthermore, the patent details a method for treating samples with liquids using the pipette tip extension. The method involves aspirating a liquid into a pipette tip, inserting it into the extension, and placing the extension onto a sample to isolate an area for dispensing the liquid. This process allows for controlled liquid flow over the sample area, facilitating various treatments such as soaking, bidirectional fluid flow exposure, and temperature treatments. The method is versatile, suitable for samples like tissues, cells, and components thereof, with various types of liquids including buffers, reagents, and transport liquids. The patent also mentions the manual or automated execution of the method using a pipettor or liquid handling workstation, showcasing its adaptability and efficiency in laboratory workflows.
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