Magnetic separation device
US8747677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/28
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A magnetic separation device comprising a magnetic base and a retention mechanism, as well as a method of evacuating liquid from a well plate containing liquid and magnetic particles, are disclosed. In specific embodiments, the retention mechanism comprises one or more wire clips. In certain embodiments, the magnetic base comprises apertures configured to receive the wire clips. The retention mechanism can be configured to secure a well plate to the magnetic base so that a user may evacuate liquid from a well plate containing liquid and magnetic particles. In certain embodiments, the method comprises inverting the magnetic separation device and well plate. In particular embodiments, the method comprises rapidly and forcefully inverting magnetic separation device and well plate.
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