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US 2024/0200705 A1Published application
Multiport disconnect couplings
AssigneeSingular Genomics Systems, Inc.
InventorsSandor Kovacs, David Baranson
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Abstract
A connector assembly is configured to fluidly and removably connect a first set of microtubes to a second set of microtubes of a microfluidic device. The connector assembly provides multiple points of contact to the microtubes to provide a secure connection between the connector assembly and the microtubes. A single gasket provides a securely aligned connection between microtubes.
Claims24
A multiport coupling device of a microfluidic device, comprising:
- a first connector that includes at least two bores;
- a second connector that includes at least two bores, wherein the second connector couples to the first connector;
- a gasket seated in the first connector, wherein the gasket defines a connection location configured to receive at least a first microtube and a second microtube and wherein the connection location of the gasket provides a seal between the first microtube and the second microtube;
- a first set of threads configured to retain the first microtube within the multiport coupling device;
- and
- a second set of threads configured to retain the second microtube within the multiport coupling device.
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A microfluidic device, comprising:
- two or more inlet microtubes;
- two or more outlet microtubes;
- a multiport coupling device configured to connect the two or more inlet microtubes to the two or more outlet microtubes at a connection location, the multiport connector comprising:
- a first connector that includes a plurality of bores in which the two or more inlet microtubes are seated;
- a second connector that includes a plurality of bores in which the two or more outlet microtubes are seated, wherein the second connector couples to the first connector;
- a gasket seated in the first connector, wherein the connection location is positioned entirely within the gasket;
- a first set of threads of the plurality of bores of the first connector, the first set of threads configured to retain the two or more inlet microtubes within the first connector;
- and
- a second set of threads of the plurality of bores of the second connector, the second set of threads configured to retain the two or more outlet microtubes within the second connector.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.