Patent ID: 7316770
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An electrophoresis apparatus comprising: a capillary array including a plurality of capillaries coated by a protective polymer film and having a sample supply portion, a gel supply portion and a detection portion to which light is irradiated; a thermostatic oven in which at least a part of the capillary array is disposed; and a high thermal conductivity body which contacts substantially the entire length of the capillaries located outside of the thermostatic oven and between the gel supply portion and the detection portion, wherein the high thermal conductivity body contacts the capillaries coated by the protective polymer film via an elastic polymer material, wherein the elastic polymer material surrounds the capillaries and the protective polymor film located outside of the thermostatic oven and between the gel supply portion and the detection portion, and wherein both the high thermal conductivity body and the elastic polymer material are integral with the thermostatic oven.