Abstract: The invention provides exemplary systems, methods, and apparatus for distinctly allocating liquids containing chemical compositions or compounds to known locations in an organized manner so that assays may be performed on the compositions, or so that the chemical compositions may be combined with other distinct chemical compositions or reagents prior to evaluation. In one exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a fluid transfer system which comprises a donor member having a plurality of separate regions. At least some of the regions contain at least one chemical composition, with each chemical composition being distinct from any other chemical composition in the donor member. An acceptor member is also provided and includes a plurality of defined locations which are each adapted to receive a liquid medium.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 1997
Date of Patent:
April 25, 2000
Assignee:
Glaxo Wellcom Inc.
Inventors:
Haim Kedar, Jeffrey H. Sugarman, Alastair A. Binnie, Ronald W. Barrett