Patent ID: 6059446
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B01F,B01L,G01N

Abstract:
An apparatus for mechanically finger-vortexing microcentrifuge tubes, said apparatus comprising:a) a box having a bottom and four side wall;b) a tube-holding rack having a frame, wherein a top of a microcentrifuge tube is held in a pivotal position and wherein said rack is securely positioned within said box, said tube-holding rack comprising a sheet of elastic material with holes and grommets placed in said holes;c) a base plate having a plurality of upright ribs, wherein said ribs pull and release either directly or indirectly the bottom of a microcentrifuge tube and wherein said base plate is reciprocately attached within said box;d) a wheel, wherein said wheel is connected to an armature, wherein said armature is connected to said base plate; andc) a motor with a shaft, wherein said shaft is connected to said wheel and wherein said motor is securely positioned within said box; wherein said motor and said shaft impart a circular motion to said wheel and wherein said armature transposes said circular motion from said wheel to a reciprocating motion to said base plate.