Patent ID: 7235215
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for creating a matrix of solution-filled capillaries comprising: a capillary loader means for loading a plurality of unfilled capillaries onto a first transporter, wherein the unfilled capillaries are provided in a rolling tape; a manipulator means for collecting the plurality of unfilled capillaries from the first transporter, filling the plurality of capillaries with at least one solution, and unloading the plurality of filled capillaries onto a second transporter; and a matrix packer means for collecting the plurality of filled capillaries from the second transporter and inserting the plurality of filled capillaries into a matrix template; characterized in that the capillary loader includes an unwinder to unwind the rolling tape ( a mechanism to release the capillaries from the rolling tape a winder for rewinding the rolling tape ( a motor (