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Apparatus and method for transfer of macromolecules

US5112459A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1989
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/54366
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for the transfer of macromolecules from a source medium to a transfer medium employ positive pressure to urge a sample from the source medium to the transfer medium. The source and transfer media are disposed in adjacent relation, a positive pressure such as air pressure, fluid pressure, air and fluid pressure or mechanical pressure is applied against the source medium, and the molecule is recovered from the transfer medium.

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