Sample vessel agitation apparatus and method
US10080999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00534
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An agitation device for agitating products held in wells of sample vessels or a laboratory microplate is disclosed. The device is arranged to retain a microplate and to agitate an agitation member comprising an array of agitation projections which enter the wells of the microplate. The agitating motion can be horizontal and damping means can be provided between an actuator and parts of the device to reduce overall vibrations. A related method of agitation of microplate or sample vessel contents is described. A novel arrangement for receiving a replaceable agitation member for the device is also disclosed.
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