Patent ID: 8579110
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: B82Y,G01Q

Abstract:
1. A liquid-tight container, comprising: a lid that comprises a flexible material comprising a first portion with at least one protrusion; and a base comprising a probe receptacle, wherein the probe receptacle comprises a substantially flat portion lifted from an inner bottom wall of the base and at least one first retaining portion surrounding the substantially flat portion of the probe receptacle; wherein the lid and the base fit and adjust with each other when the lid is inserted in the base and the protrusion of the lid is aligned with the substantially flat portion of the probe receptacle thereby pressing an AFM probe between the substantially flat portion and the protrusion of the lid, and wherein the inner part of the lid comprises a second portion having a convex or substantially conical surface thereby allowing air to progressively escape from the liquid-tight container when closed.