Heating, shaking, and magnetizing apparatus and method of operating the same
US8573071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00524
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for processing a liquid sample in a sample tube. The apparatus includes a base, a receptacle for receiving a sample tube, and a heating portion coupled to the base to selectively apply heat to the receptacle. A shaking portion is coupled to the base and supports the receptacle. The shaking portion agitates the receptacle with respect to the base. A magnetizing portion is coupled to the base and movable to selectively change a magnetic field with respect to the receptacle.
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