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Apparatus for agitation separation of magnetic particles

US5835329A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateNov 10, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C1/035
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a method and apparatus for agitating magnetic particles, suspended in a solvent using an alternating magnetic field gradient. The apparatus has a housing chamber capable of holding one or more vials containing suspended paramagnetic particles, one or more magnetic field generating devices surrounding the housing chamber and a controller device for controlling the length of time and position of the magnetic field generated.

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