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Gel electrophoresis apparatus having CAM-activated clamp and methods of use

US6001233A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1998
Grant dateDec 14, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1896
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for clamping electrophoresis gel cassettes to a buffer core body is provided that does not require separate clamping subassemblies. The apparatus comprises a cam pivotally coupled to a mounting block. The apparatus is inserted into an electrophoresis container and is positioned adjacent a buffer core assembly that includes gel cassettes disposed on opposite sides of a buffer core body. The cam is disposed to engage a back wall of the container to cause the mounting block to apply uniform pressure to secure the gel cassettes to the buffer core body. A method for securing an electrophoresis gel cassette to a buffer core body in an electrophoresis container is also disclosed.

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