Patent ID: 8984968
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: B01F,B01L,B03C,G01N

Abstract:
1. A sample processing apparatus comprising: a base; a platform coupled to the base for motion with respect to the base; a platform drive assembly including a platform drive motor coupled to the base and an orbital drive coupled to the platform; a receptacle fixedly coupled to the platform, the receptacle receiving a sample tube and including a heating portion for selectively applying a heat to the sample tube; a magnetizing portion including a permanent magnet having a first magnetic field orientation with respect to the receptacle and a second magnetic field orientation with respect to the receptacle; a magnet drive assembly coupled the magnetizing portion for moving the permanent magnet between the first magnetic field orientation and the second magnetic field orientation, and a controller for selectively controlling the platform drive assembly, heating portion, and magnet drive assembly, the controller including logic to prevent operation of the magnet drive assembly during operation of the platform drive motor.