Device and method for transferring a target between locations
US10040062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/043
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and method are proved for transferring a target from a first location to a second location. The target is bound to solid phase substrate to form a target bound solid phase substrate. The device includes transfer surface for receiving the target bound solid phase substrate thereon for transfer. The transfer surface movable between a first position wherein the transfer surface is aligned with the first location and spaced therefrom by a distance and a second position wherein the transfer surface is aligned with the second location. An alignment structure aligns the transfer surface with respect to the second location, with the transfer surface in the second position. A force is movable between an attraction position wherein the target bound solid phase substrate are drawn toward the transfer surface and a discharge position wherein the target bound solid phase substrate are free of the force.
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