Abstract:
Filtration apparatus for the assay of biological and biochemical reactants, for example, is provided and includes a substrate such as a plate having one or more wells open at each end, and a porous membrane positioned in each well forming a discrete filtering area. The filtration apparatus includes a seal that is in a compressible relationship with the face of the porous membrane, the surface of the compression element, and the well wall. Each well includes a compression element, such as an internal well insert or sleeve, which compresses the seal so that the seal contacts the membrane face, the surface of the compression element, and the well wall in a liquid-tight manner. The compression element may be configured so that it is fixed in the well such as by an interference fit with the well wall or by bonding to a surface of the substrate.
Abstract:
The embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a device and assembly useful for hand casting an electrophoretic separation medium. The device includes a cassette frame 10 comprising first and second arms or members 12,22 pivotally connected to one another. One or more hinges 35A,35B may be provided to allow the first member to swing or pivot relative to the second member 12,22 (or vice versa) between a cassette frame open position and a cassette frame closed position. The first and second members 12,22 each include a substrate 20,30 to maintain a gel interface, preferably a glass plate substrate. The assembly includes a base and clamping arms that cooperate to hold one or more cassette frames in compressed relation.
Abstract:
A clamp including a first jaw member having a camming surface, a second jaw member pivotable with respect to the first jaw member, a first biasing member biasing the first and second jaw members to a first position; and a locking mechanism that includes a cam or roller for cooperating with the camming surface of the jaw member, and a second biasing member biasing the cam or roller against the camming surface to lock the first and second jaw members in a second position. An optional alignment collar can be used to align components of the filtration apparatus prior to clamping. Filtration apparatus including the clamp, and also optionally including the alignment collar, is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention pertains to a filtration device (10), comprising a central jacket and first and second side panels interlocked together around said jacket, each of said side panels comprising a membrane (12A,12B) sealed thereto. The invention further pertains to a combination of said filtration device and a vial comprising an interior volume configured to receive said filtration device in a first orientation effective for concentrating sample in said sample chamber when subjected to a driving force, and in a second orientation effective for recovering concentrated sample when subjected to a driving force.
Abstract:
The invention pertains to a filtration device (10), comprising a central jacket and first and second side panels interlocked together around said jacket, each of said side panels comprising a membrane (12A,12B) sealed thereto. The invention further pertains to a combination of said filtration device and a vial comprising an interior volume configured to receive said filtration device in a first orientation effective for concentrating sample in said sample chamber when subjected to a driving force, and in a second orientation effective for recovering concentrated sample when subjected to a driving force.