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Apparatus and methods for concentrating and separating particles such as molecules

CA 2641326 C · Owner: Marziali, Andrea · Inventors: Marziali, Andrea; Broemeling, David

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Particles of interest, such as DNA molecules are injected into a medium by , applying a first field. Once in the medium the particles are concentrated by applying one or more fields that cause mobilities of the particles in the medium to vary in a manner that is correlated with motions of the particles. Particle injection and particle concentration may be performed concurrently or in alternation.

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  • Filed February 7, 2006 and granted November 24, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 7, 2026.
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FiledFebruary 7, 2006
GrantedNovember 24, 2015
Term endedFebruary 7, 2026
Patent numberCA 2641326 C
Classification (IPC)G01N1/40 +2 more

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