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Heating, shaking, and magnetizing apparatus and method of operating the same

US8984968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2013
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2033

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  • 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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