Patent ID: 7615193
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: B01J,B01L,B82Y,C40B,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fluid distribution system, comprising: a fluid distributor comprising a first side, a second side, and a plurality of conduits disposed in fixed, spaced relation, each conduit extending from the first side to the second side, each conduit comprising a vessel for holding a fluid sample, wherein said vessel comprises sidewalls configured to align the first two-dimensional array of openings with the vessel, and at least one of the first openings is adapted for fluid communication with at least one of the second openings of said plurality of conduits, whereby said fluid sample can be transferred from said vessel into said plurality of conduits; and a plurality of wells, each having an open end and each holding at least two oligonucleotides therein; wherein, collectively, the open ends of the wells define an array alignable with the second two-dimensional array of openings.