Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including condition or time responsive control means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Beisner, William H. (Department: 1744)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including condition or time responsive control means
C435S287200, C435S287300, C435S303100, C435S809000, C422S091000, C422S064000, C422S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06875602
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a portable thermocycler having a unique geometric configuration, which allows the device to be made durable, compact and adapted for field-use. In general, the device includes a case, a rotary plate having a plurality of constant temperature heating blocks and a plurality of sample wheels, wherein the wheels are rotatable and pivotable to allow a plurality of reaction vessels, organized in cassettes, to be moved into contact with the heating blocks for heat transfer applications.
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Arwine Elizabeth
Beisner William H.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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