Reaction vessels
US6312886A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/1844
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for effecting reactions comprising a plurality of reaction vessels for holding reagents, an electrically conducting polymer which emits heat when an electric current is passed through it, and control device for controlling supply of current to the polymer, the polymer being connectable to an electrical supply via the control device. The control device may be arranged such that different currents and therefore different temperatures can be achieved in each reaction vessel. Certain novel reaction vessels are described and claimed. The apparatus are reaction vessels may be used in carrying out reactions which require multiple temperature stages such as amplification reactions such as the polymerase chain reaction.
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