Collapsible apparatus for compressing packing material in liquid chromatography columns and methods of use
US6001260A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2030/522
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Longitudinally collapsible apparatus for compacting packing material within a tubular liquid chromatography column. The apparatus includes a first support member, a second support member and a movable support member. The movable support member is releasably connectable to the second support member for support thereby. When released from the second support member, the movable member is adapted to ride on guide members extending between the first and second support members. A compression mechanism is supported on the movable support member to move therewith to a longitudinally collapsed position for the apparatus. The compression mechanism comprises a reversible drive for an axially movable rod carrying a movable piston. With the movable support member secured to the second support member, the piston of the compression mechanism is movable in an end of the tubular column when the column is supported on the first support member. Movement of the movable piston within the column axially compresses a column packing material as the piston is driven towards an opposite end of the column. The piston also is releasably connectable to the tubular column to raise and lower the column when the …
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