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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 1983
Filed:
Apr. 25, 1979
Paul S Citrin, Danbury, CT (US);
Indicon Inc., Brookfield Center, CT (US);
Abstract
An automatic pipette is described which can be manually held yet provides a highly accurate instrument capable of precise handling of very small liquid samples. A main housing is provided sized to be conveniently held in the hand of an operator. The housing encloses a displacement mechanism of a size selected to provide a highly accurate handling of small liquid samples as well as a motor drive, control circuit and a power source. The control circuit provides a precise control over rate of intake and dispense and is selected to reduce power demand while maintaining safety features to simplify operator manual control. A technique is described to enhance engagement between the pipette and a replaceable tip for low air leakage and attendant enhanced take-up accuracy, as well as provide an integral method for gentle tip removal after contamination. A dilution pipette is described to provide a highly accurate dilution of small liquid samples.