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Thermal cycling apparatus

US8003370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2008
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/1861
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides an apparatus for providing heating and cooling of samples in sample vessels having uniform temperature profiles. The apparatus can be used for performing PCR, and real time PCR in particular, with control and uniformity. The system employs a heat block containing a liquid composition to efficiently transfer heat to and from reaction vessels.

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