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Apparatus for tissue preparation

US5921477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1996
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/2873
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for preparing tissue samples for DNA, RNA or protein extraction of the present invention includes a reciprocating saw mounted to a frame and connected to a plurality of tissue sample containers containing tissue samples and agitation members. By activating the reciprocating saw, the tissue samples are ground by the agitation members. A control circuit is connected to the saw for controlling the speed and duration of the agitation.

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