Method and apparatus for dispensing precise aliquots of liquid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10189018
APP PUB NO 20180345271A1
SERIAL NO

15879003

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A pipette controller for aspirating and dispensing multiple aliquots of a fluid from a reservoir of fluid. The pipette controller may include a pipette holder adapted to operatively connect a pipette to the pipette controller; a pressure tank pneumatically connected to the pipette holder; a pump pneumatically connected to the pressure tank and configured to inject air into the pressure tank to create positive air pressure inside the pressure tank; an aliquot valve controlling airflow between the pressure tank and the pipette holder; and an electronic control. The electronic control may open and close the aliquot valve.

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  • VISTALAB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kozlenko, Yevgeniy New Fairfield, US 26 49
Scordato, Richard E Pound Ridge, US 14 579

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