Fluid handling device and methods
AssigneeThe University Court of the University of Glasgow
InventorLeroy CRONIN
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Abstract
Provided is a fluid handling device having multiple flow pathways through the device. The device has a fluid directing manifold comprising an array of interconnected multi-directional valves, and a plurality of ports in fluid connection with the array. The device also has a controller to set the position of the multi-directional valves. The manifold is configured to provide at least two independent flow paths between a pair of ports within the manifold. Also provided is a method of using the device, and an automated chemical synthesis platform comprising the device.
Claims18
A fluid handling device comprising:
- (a) a fluid directing manifold comprising an array of interconnected multi-directional valves, and a plurality of ports in fluid connection with the array;
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- (b) a controller to set the position of the multi-directional valves, wherein the manifold is configured to provide at least two independent flow paths between a pair of ports within the manifold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.