Patent ID: 7435322
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. Device for automatic analysis of the components of at least one analyte, by means of at least one of gel electrophoresis and isoelectric focussing, for use with at least one separation matrix, wherein the device comprises at least one support element and defines at least one transfer chamber; wherein the support element is adapted to carry the separation matrix in a support direction, on at least one side, such that the separation matrix is loadable with an analyte and is contactable electrically at opposite ends in a separation direction for separation of the analyte into its components; wherein the device is adapted to allow a mass transfer process with the transfer chamber, from one side in an access direction, over substantially the entire area of the separation matrix, in which the components of the analyte are contained after separation, wherein the support element has a continuous sealing face to the transfer chamber, wherein the sealing face substantially prevents the mass transfer process outside the area of the separation matrix, wherein the access direction is different than the support direction and the separation direction, and wherein the support element is adapted to be fixed to the separation matrix during separation and transfer.