Device and method for heating or cooling a sample
US11785940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/1894
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sample heating/cooling device (2) comprises a plurality of members (6) operable in use to heat and/or cool one or more samples (22). Each member (6) has a sample contact surface and is biased towards a resting position under the operation of a biasing means. The members (6) are movable independently of one another against said bias under the application of a force on the sample contact surface and so are able to conform to the shape of a sample placed on the members to provide a uniform heating/cooling profile. The members (6) may be mounted in a heating/cooling element (4) and adapted to conduct thermal energy between the sample (22) and the element (4). The device (2) is particularly suitable for thawing frozen sample bags having an irregular shape. A corresponding method is also described.
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