Patent ID: 6063250
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
An electrophoresis assembly, comprising:at least one running tank defining at least one electrophoresis chamber;at least one conductor disposed on the tank for conducting electric current for electrophoresis in the chamber;at least one power supply holder contiguous to the running tank, the power supply holder including at least one rear holder wall defining at least one hole, the power supply holder defining at least one power supply bay;at least one electrically conductive contact associated with the hole in the holder wall, the contact being electrically connected to the conductor;at least one lid defining at least one cover plate and at least one rear lid wall depending downwardly therefrom, the lid being selectively engageable with the running tank and the power supply holder such that the cover plate covers the electrophoresis chamber; andat least one electrically conductive pin extending forwardly of the rear lid wall and attached thereto, the pin being configured for being closely received within the hole for touching the contact when the lid is engaged with the running tank to cover the chamber, whereinat least one power supply can be positioned in the power supply bay in electrical engagement with the pin to thereby establish a pathway for electrical communication from the power supply to the electrophoresis chamber, and wherein no pathway for electrical communication exists when the lid with pins is removed from the running tank.