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A multi-slide assembly includes various components that alone or in combination facilitate testing of test samples with minimal manipulation of assay components. Moreover, the various device components permit centrifugation, culturing and analysis of each test sample to be performed in the same asse

A multi-slide assembly includes various components that alone or in combination facilitate testing of test samples with minimal manipulation of assay components. Moreover, the various device components permit centrifugation, culturing and analysis of each test sample to be performed in the same assembly. A frame retains a plurality of reaction vessel assemblies between a pair of opposing channels that are configured to slidably receive the opposing ends of each reaction vessel assembly. A strip cap seals the openings in each reaction vessel using cap members having sealing rings circumscribing the external walls thereof to form compression seals with internal walls of the reaction vessels. Furthermore, in a method of making a multi-well slide assembly, an ultrasonic welding process removably bonds a plurality of wells to a slide plate to provide an adequate seal therebetween during centrifugation, yet still enable separation thereof by an operator.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A strip cap for use in sealing an opening in at least one reaction vessel having an internal wall defining the opening, the strip cap including:(a) a cap member having an external wall, a mating portion of which is configured to abut the internal wall of the reaction vessel around

[ We claim:] [1.] A strip cap for use in sealing an opening in at least one reaction vessel having an internal wall defining the opening, the strip cap including:(a) a cap member having an external wall, a mating portion of which is configured to abut the internal wall of the reaction vessel around a perimeter of the opening; and(b) a sealing ring circumscribing the external wall of the cap member, the sealing ring configured to form a compression seal with the internal wall of the reaction vessel.