Patent ID: 6328869
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: B01D,G01N

Abstract:
An electrophoresis apparatus, comprising:a cartridge configured to be removably mounted in the apparatus;at least one separation membrane positioned in the cartridge, the at least one separation membrane having a first side along which a first flow path is provided and a second side along which a second flow path is provided;a plurality of restriction membranes for separating buffer flow from the first flow path and the second flow path whereby the cartridge is removable from the apparatus for replacement with another cartridge;an upper connection block and a lower connection block wherein the upper connection block and lower connection defines inlet and outlet means for feeding liquid into the first flow path and the lower connection block defines inlet and outlet means for feeding liquid into the second flow path;wherein the upper connection block house electrodes and connection means for connecting the electrodes to a power source; andwherein the electrodes comprise titanium mesh coated with platinum.