Gel electrophoresis device for loading large sample volumes
US9061236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/453
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for gel electrophoresis is provided having larger wells for loading an increased sample volume with improved gel resolution. The device includes a gel cassette having a front plate and a back plate, wherein at least one plate has a stepped inner surface to create a wider opening at the top of the gel cassette, a gel matrix, and a comb with teeth having a thickness substantially equal to the spacing at the top opening of the gel cassette. Using this device, the sample volume in each well can be increased and the sample height in each well can be significantly reduced, as compared to loading the same volume in the wells of a standard gel cassette.
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