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Electrophoresis cassette system with apparatus and method for filling same

US5164066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1989
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/44756
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for filling an electrophoresis cassette of the type having a gel layer between two glass plates. The filling system includes a filling manifold which is brought into abutment with the bottom edges of the glass plates. A rubber gasket provides a seal between the manifold and the cassette, The gasket includes a trough extending along the bottom edge of the cassette which communicates with an opening adapted to receive an injector. Liquid gel material in the injector fills the cassette from the bottom to the top.

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