Patent ID: 7459069
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A device for electrophoretically separating molecules, comprising: at least one plate having a topside and an underside, a first separation channel configured to receive at least one first separation medium, at least one second separation channel that is orthogonal to the first separation channel and is configured to receive a second separation medium and, optionally, facilities for filling the device with reagents, solvents, buffers, separation media or for loading it with a sample to be separated, or a combination thereof; optionally, terminals for applying an electric separation voltage to the first and second separation channels; wherein the first separation channel is disposed on the plate's topside and has at least one first opening to the plate's underside, and the second separation channel is disposed on the plate's underside and has at least one second opening, such that the first opening of the first separation channel and the second opening of the second separation channel are interconnected, and wherein the first opening of the first separation channel is sealed by a permeable partition wall.