Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Noguerola, Alex (Department: 1753)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte...
C204S456000, C204S606000, C204S616000, C204S618000, C204S467000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06936150
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are presented that facilitate electrophoresis of prior-cast, hydratable separation media, usefully immobilized pH gradient (IPG) strips. The method exploits the swelling of prior-cast, hydratable separation media upon rehydration to help lodge the media in an enclosing member that permits spaced electrical communication with the enclosed separation media. The electrical communication permits a voltage gradient to be established in the enclosed separation medium sufficient to effect separation of analytes therein. Cassettes, buffer cores, electrophoresis systems and kits are presented for effecting the methods of the invention.
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Amshey Joseph W.
Engelhorn Sheldon
Jackson Thomas R.
Rooney Regina D.
Scott Bradley S.
Fish & Neave IP Group Ropes & Gray LLP
Haley Jr. James F.
Invitrogen Corporation
Noguerola Alex
Shin Tae Bum
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