Petal-array support for use with microplates
US6833238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/255
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices are provided which include supports upon which one or more ion-exchange materials can be disposed for purifying a sample. In various embodiments, the supports include a plurality of deformable members, for example, petal-shaped purification members, that provide binding sites for ion-exchange material and optionally biochemical species, chemicals, salts, or other materials. An apparatus and method are also provided for the insertion and removal of the purification members into respective wells of a multi-well microplate.
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