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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2014
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Christoph Boehm, Viernheim, DE;
Peter Kupser, Mannheim, DE;
Norbert Oranth, Voerstetten, DE;
Juergen Spinke, Lorsch, DE;
Thorsten Brueckner, Schriesheim, DE;
Timo Klein, Altdorf, DE;
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A cartridge for dispensing fluid is presented. The cartridge comprises a valve. The valve comprises a pumping chamber for pumping the fluid. The valve positions a pumping chamber conduit. The pumping chamber conduit is connected to the pumping chamber. The cartridge further comprises a plunger for changing the volume of the pumping chamber. The cartridge further comprises a reservoir conduit for connecting the reservoir with the valve. The valve positions the pumping chamber conduit to connect with the reservoir conduit. The cartridge further comprises an outlet conduit for dispensing the fluid. The valve further rotates the pumping chamber conduit to connect with the outlet conduit.