Automated macromolecule sample preparation system

Details Automated macromolecule sample preparation system Automated macromolecule sample preparation system

2003-06-20

2009-10-13

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Including sample preparation

Liberation or purification of sample or separation of...

C436S808000, C422S105000, C210S798000, C210S801000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07601545

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for preparing a macromolecule sample from a complex liquid mixture includes a hydraulic system adapted for control by an automated controller, comprising a pump and one or more valves. The hydraulic system can be controlled by an automated controller to apply the liquid mixture to one or more filters with a pressure differential across each filter. The filters include a rough filter selected to separate, from a macromolecule in a liquid mixture, at least a portion of one or more rough components in the mixture that are larger than the macromolecule. Further included is a fine filter selected to separate from the macromolecule at least a portion of one or more fine components in the mixture that are smaller than the macromolecule. A method for preparing a macromolecule sample includes automatically acquiring a liquid mixture, the mixture including a macromolecule. At least a portion of the other components in the mixture are automatically separated from the macromolecule by applying the mixture to each of one or more filters, with a pressure differential across each filter.

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