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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2001
William Richards, Tucson, AZ (US);
Anthony Ford, Tucson, AZ (US);
Vince Rizzo, Tucson, AZ (US);
Darin McDaniel, Tucson, AZ (US);
Kurt Reinhardt, Tucson, AZ (US);
Wayne Showalter, Tucson, AZ (US);
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., Tucson, AZ (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for aspirating and dispensing reagents are provided. Aspirating of reagents is accomplished by a probe, a vial insert and reagent vial according to the present invention wherein a seal is formed between the probe and the vial insert when the probe engages the vial insert. Dispensing of reagents is accomplished by a probe and a probe dispense and wash station according to the present invention wherein a seal is formed between the probe and the vial insert when the probe engages the probe dispense and wash station.