Patent ID: 7757730
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
1. A system for readily filling at least two liquid dispensers, the system comprising: a distribution header providing access to a vacuum source, the header including at least two access members; at least two liquid dispensers, each dispenser adapted to be placed in communication with a corresponding access member and thereby in communication to the vacuum source, each dispenser including (i) a lid defining a fill aperture for communication with the vacuum source, an upper surface, an oppositely directed lower surface, and a fill aperture extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, (ii) an apertured base defining a bottom face, an oppositely directed inner face, and a channel extending therethrough and providing fluid communication between the inner face and the bottom face, (iii) a liquid reservoir disposed between the lid and the base, the liquid reservoir defining a hollow region and a passage providing communication to the hollow region wherein the passage is in flow communication with the channel of the aperture base; and (iv) a liquid stop device disposed in the flow path between the fill aperture and the hollow region of the liquid reservoir.