Patent ID: 9579649
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Claim:
1. A fluid distribution manifold comprising: an insert member comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the insert member at least partially defines at least one channel on the first surface, wherein the at least one channel is configured for fluid communication between an inlet location and a plurality of outlet locations provided on the first surface, and wherein the at least one channel is open along a length of the at least one channel between the inlet location and at least one of the plurality of outlet locations; a manifold base comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the manifold base at least partially defines an indentation in the first surface, the indentation comprising a recessed surface and a sidewall, the indentation having a shape configured to receive the insert member such that the insert member fills the indentation and the insert member is attached to the manifold base by friction between respective sidewalls of the insert member and the indentation; and wherein at least one of the manifold base and the insert member at least partially defines a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the inlet location, and wherein at least one of the manifold base and the insert member at least partially defines a plurality of fluid outlets, wherein ones of the fluid outlets are in fluid communication with respective ones of the plurality of outlet locations.