Patent ID: 6534015
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
An assembly for elements (3), in particular pipette cones, the assembly comprising at least two refills (2) suitable for forming a stack and carrying elements (3), refill handler means (4, 6) for receiving the stack and separating one of the refills (2) from the remainder of the stack, and fixing means (22, 24) for releasably attaching the refills (2) to one another within the stack, the assembly being characterized in that said refills (2) include the fixing means (22, 24), wherein the fixing means (22, 24) comprise fixing portions suitable for mutual male-female engagement, wherein the handler means (4, 6) are suitable for applying force to the fixing portions (22, 24) so as to disengage them, and wherein, on each refill (2), the fixing means comprise an orifice (22) and a catch (24) suitable for engaging the orifice of another refill.