Patent ID: 6780381
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
A pipette tip having an open proximal end and a tapered distal end comprising:a first and second external and spaced-apart taps coupled to an exterior of the pipette tip adjacent the open proximal end, said first and second external taps adapted for engagement with a pipette tip holder; and a seal, said seal disposed below said first and second taps, said seal circumscribing the pipette tip and adapted to engage an interior of a pipette tip holder; whereby said first and second taps serve to align the pipette tip with a pipette tip holder when the pipette tip is externally about said open proximal end by said pipette tip holder and said seals the open proximal end of the pipette tip and inhibits fluid flow past said seal to urge said fluid flow only through the pipette tip and not past said seal.