Patent ID: 7754165

Claim:
A parallel batch reactor comprising: a base having a plurality of reaction wells formed therein, each of said reaction wells having a closed lower end and an open upper end for receiving components for the reaction; a cover configured for sealing engagement with the base to form a housing enclosing said plurality of reaction wells and defining a common pressure chamber in communication with said plurality of reaction wells; an inlet port in communication with said pressure chamber for supplying pressurized fluid to said chamber to pressurize said plurality of reaction wells; and a plurality of check valves positioned between said plurality of reaction wells and said pressure chamber and configured to allow flow into said plurality of reaction wells and restrict flow from said plurality of reaction wells to provide communication between said plurality of reaction wells and said pressure chamber while reducing cross-talk between two or more of said plurality of reaction wells; wherein the material and structure of the pressure chamber is such that the chamber is operable to sustain an operating pressure above 40 psig.