Pin base sensor for high-throughput macromolecular crystallography
US8223921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N23/20025
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sensing methods and a compact, sample holding pin base sensor are provided for detecting if a sample pin is, for example, properly mounted on a goniometer used for automated, high throughput macromolecular crystallography. A first magnet is used for holding a magnetic base; a second magnet is disposed spaced apart from the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet have opposite orientation. A Hall-effect switch is located generally centrally between the first magnet and the second magnet. A state of the Hall-effect switch indicates if a sample pin is properly mounted on a mounting member, such as a goniometer.
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