Patent ID: 11860122
Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 0:
1. A system for separating and detecting biological molecules, the system comprising:
a plurality of capillaries configured to separate biological molecules in a sample, each capillary comprising a detection portion configured to pass electromagnetic radiation into the capillary;
a capillary mount, the plurality of capillaries coupled to the capillary mount such that the detection portions are fixedly located relative to one another;
a radiant source producing a source beam of electromagnetic radiation configured to illuminate the detection portions; and
an optical interface comprising a mirror mounted thereon;
wherein:
the optical interface and the capillary mount are shaped to engage with each other; and
the mirror is positioned to guide the source beam through the plurality of capillaries when the optical interface and the capillary mount are engaged with each other.