Fluid probe washing apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5408891
SERIAL NO

07991785

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A probe washing apparatus including a probe having a tip and a wash collar having a bore coaxially aligned with the probe, the wash collar including ports for applying a vacuum and a wash liquid to the wash collar bore. The probe may be displaced vertically with respect to the wash collar to aspirate and dispense liquids, and the wash collar and probe are displaced together laterally. The steps of washing the probe tip include raising the probe to a position with the probe tip within the bore, applying vacuum to the bore, flushing the interior of the probe, and flushing the exterior of the probe.

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  • BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barber, Duane G Yorba Linda, CA 6 113
Dalke, David E La Habra, CA 1 29

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