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Capillary electrophoresis apparatus

US7883613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2007
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/44721
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a capillary electrophoresis apparatus in which a capillary is easily attached to and detached from a migration medium filling unit without mixing impurities into the capillary. Mixture of impurities such as dust is also prevented when a capillary negative-electrode end is brought into contact with a sample stored in a vessel. Furthermore, temperature control is efficiently performed in the capillary. In the capillary electrophoresis apparatus, the whole of capillary array can be supported by grasping a grip portion by hand. A migration medium filling mechanism includes a slide mechanism which moves a polymer block with respect to a capillary head. The capillary electrophoresis apparatus includes a vessel in which a sample and a buffer can simultaneously be stored. Temperatures of the capillary and an irradiation and detection unit are controlled by a temperature control function provided in a thermostatic device.

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