18570161. SEPTUM simplified abstract (HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION)
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SEPTUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Motohiro Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
SEPTUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18570161 titled 'SEPTUM
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a septum that can be fitted to the inner sides of containers and allows for the insertion and removal of a thin tube for aspirating or discharging liquids.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Septum with tubular portions for fitting to container openings
- Slits in the bottom portions of tubular portions
- Insertion state for thin tube insertion into container
- Pulling out state for thin tube removal from container
- Slits open via elastic deformation for thin tube insertion
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, laboratories, and chemical processing for liquid handling applications.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for a secure and efficient way to aspirate or discharge liquids from containers without the risk of spillage or contamination.
Benefits:
- Secure and leak-proof liquid handling
- Easy insertion and removal of thin tubes
- Versatile application in different industries
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the development of liquid handling systems for research laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical processing plants.
Prior Art: Readers can start their search for prior art related to this technology by looking into patents related to liquid handling systems, container closures, and septum designs.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and designs to enhance the performance and versatility of septum technology for liquid handling applications.
Questions about Septum Technology: 1. What are the potential environmental impacts of using septum technology in liquid handling processes? 2. How does the design of the septum prevent leaks and contamination during liquid handling operations?
Original Abstract Submitted
A septum includes a plurality of tubular portions that are fittable to the inner sides of the opening portions of a plurality of arrayed containers, and slits that are formed in the respective bottom portions of the tubular portions. The septum adopts an insertion state where in a state where each of the tubular portions is fitted in the opening portion of the container, a thin tube that aspirates or discharges a liquid from within or into the container is inserted through the tubular portion into the container and a pulling out state where the thin tube is pulled out from within the container to the outside with respect to the tubular portion. When the pulling out state is shifted to the insertion state, the slit is opened by the elastic deformation of the tubular portion by pressing from the thin tube to allow the insertion of the thin tube.
