Vortex generator for agitation of fluids during sample preparation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12116569
APP PUB NO 20230313172A1
SERIAL NO

18328085

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An apparatus, vortex generator assembly and method for automated cell lysis and nucleic acid purification and processing. The vortex generator assembly includes sample holder having a lysis well, at least one wash well, and an elution well. The vortex generator assembly also includes a sample holder cover having a plurality of vibration rods for creating a vortex in the wells of the sample holder. The apparatus includes motor operating a rotating cam to cause the vibration rods to vibrate and create the vortex in a well holding fluid and magnetic beads, wherein the vortexing speed is sufficient to overcome the magnetic attraction between the beads and disperse the beads in solution, to collect nucleic acids such as DNA.

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  • SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chu, Daniel Hercules, US 95 645
Lee, Alex Hofai Fremont, US 7 1

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