Centrifuge rotor assembly and method of connection thereof

Details Centrifuge rotor assembly and method of connection thereof Centrifuge rotor assembly and method of connection thereof

2006-12-13

2010-11-23

Cooley, Charles E (Department: 1797)

Imperforate bowl: centrifugal separators

Including means or structure for promoting safety

C494S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07837607

ABSTRACT:
A rotor assembly includes an actuator moveable between a first position and a second position. The rotator assembly also includes an engagement mechanism connected and moveable relative to the actuator, wherein the engagement mechanism engages a portion of a centrifuge when the actuator is in the first position and disengages from the portion of the centrifuge when the actuator is in the second position. Also, a method of connecting a rotor assembly to a centrifuge.

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