Method for Depositing Samples in Modules and an Adapter

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This invention describes a method and an adapter for depositing samples into laboratory modules or kits, such as filtration or chromatographic columns. The adapter provides a liquid-tight connection between an injection needle (or similar pipette) and the module, enabling efficient, continuous, and controlled delivery of liquid samples. It eliminates the need for traditional, labor-intensive batch filling, allowing for larger sample volumes and parallel processing.

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• High-throughput laboratory screening (HTS) in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
• Automated sample preparation in clinical diagnostics (e.g., blood or nucleic acid analysis)
• Continuous sample filtration or purification processes
• Parallel chromatographic experiments for process development or quality assurance
• Preparation and processing of samples in research or forensic labs
• Processing multiple assays or tests simultaneously using multiwell plates

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• Allows for continuous, rather than batch-based, sample delivery— improving process speed and efficiency
• Reduces manual labor and handling time in sample processing
• Enables processing of larger sample volumes limited only by pump capacity
• Improved sample quality and reproducibility due to better flow control
• Reduces dead volume and sample loss
• Facilitates parallel or multi-sample processing, increasing throughput
• Compatible with standard lab kits and modules, enhancing flexibility and integration
• Supports real-time mixing of multiple reagents for gradient or staged elution
• Minimizes risk of leakage or contamination due to liquid-tight seals

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a method for depositing samples in modules, in particular, in kits, in addition to an adapter. The inventive adapter (1) is embodied in such a manner that an injection needle can be received in a liquid-tight manner. It is connected in a liquid-tight manner to the low-lying module or kit (20) and enables a continuous flow of samples.