Method and apparatus for effecting rapid thermal cycling of samples in microtiter plate size
US6482615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L7/54
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for effecting rapid thermal cycling of samples, by producing a high-velocity air flow through a closed loop flow path, and energizing an electrical heater within the closed loop flow path to heat the air flowing therethrough to a desired temperature. A sample holder is introduced into the closed loop flow path for exposing the sample holder to the high-velocity heated air flowing therethrough for rapidly heating the sample. The sample is rapidly cooled to a desired temperature by de-energizing the electrical heater, and opening an air outlet from the closed loop flow path, while continuing to produce the high-velocity air flow therethrough.
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