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Lockable, rotating electrophoresis device

CA 1338057 C · Owner: Hellman, Robert Richard Jr. · Inventors: Hellman, Robert Richard Jr.

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There is disclosed a releasable locking mechanism for holding a rotating device in place. The mechanism is particularly adapted for use with an electrophoresis device comprising a support for mounting at least one gel plate assembly in a generally vertical orientation, a pair of buffer tanks for each gel plate assembly, means for mounting the pair of tanks at opposite ends of each gel plate assembly and, means for applying a current at the opposite ends of each plate assembly. The locking mechanism preferably features a two-position latch and either a lock plate provided with teeth or a disk brake, the latch being positioned to directly or indirectly cause engagement of the teeth of the …

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  • Granted February 13, 1996. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 13, 2013.
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FiledMarch 15, 1989
GrantedFebruary 13, 1996
Term endedFebruary 13, 2013
Patent numberCA 1338057 C
Classification (IPC)G01N27/44

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19901993199619992002200520082011Application filedMarch 15, 1989Patent grantedFeb 13, 1996Term endedFeb 13, 2013

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