Patent ID: 6403038
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B03C,G01N

Abstract:
Magnetic pin (8, 22) for concentrating particles, comprising:a connecting pin (4, 16) comprising a rear end and a front end (7, 17) and being provided with a dent (3, 15); at least one magnet (7, 20) which is arranged at the connecting pin (4, 16), such that a magnetic filed emanates in concentrated fashion at the front end (7, 17); and a sheath (5, 18) into which the connecting pin (4, 16) can be introduced, which has a conical shape at its lower end, and consists of polymeric plastics and a non-magnetizable, conductive material; wherein a grip adapter (2, 14) is arranged which serves for operating the magnetic pin (8, 22) through an automatic pipetting machine; the front end of the connecting pin (4, 16) is provided with a magnetic head (7) which has a conical shape; and the sheath is moved in associated manner or separately from the connecting pin.