Vortex-stabilized electrophoretic devices and methods

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2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Ruddock, Ula C (Department: 1759)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus

C204S601000

Reexamination Certificate

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07938946

ABSTRACT:
A vortex-stabilized electrophoretic processor comprises an annular processing chamber at least partly defined by concentric first and second processing chamber surfaces. At least one of the processing chamber surfaces is rotatable relative to the other processing chamber surface. The electrophoretic processor further comprises an electric field generator operative to be energized to establish a dynamic field gradient within the processing chamber. At least one fluid port is provided, having fluid communication with the processing chamber. The electric field generator may comprise an elongate electrode array positioned within a central bore of a rotor forming the inside surface of the processing chamber. One or both of the processing chamber surfaces can have shaping comprising multiple spaced tines or annular ridges extending toward the other of the processing chamber surfaces.

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