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Microtube vortexer adapter and method of its use

US4883644A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1987
Grant dateNov 28, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L9/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vortex adapter, and method of its use, suitable for holding a plurality of tubes to be vortexed, comprising: an elongated handle; a base fixed to the handle, the base comprising a plurality of holding means, wherein a tube can be positioned within each holding means; and a nipple fixed to the base, wherein the nipple can be inserted into a cup of a vortexing machine, and wherein when the nipple is inserted into the cup and the cup is caused to vibrate the tubes held within the holding means are subject to vortex forces from the cup.

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