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Device for fast vibration of tubes containing samples

US7101077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2005
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F31/26
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for rapidly vibrating tubes containing samples, e.g. biological samples, comprises a tube-support disk and concentric bearings for mounting the disk in a ring that is resiliently-suspended from a frame, the bearings comprising two rolling bearings mounted one within the other. The invention enables the tubes containing samples to be subjected to curvilinear reciprocating motion at high frequency.

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