Patent ID: 8129174
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: B01L,C12N,G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for moving carriers or beads between different receptacles, said carriers or beads containing biomolecules, the apparatus comprising: at least one tubular member having a first end portion adapted to be introduced into a receptacle, which holds a solution containing said carriers or beads, the first end portion being immersed in the solution; a filter disposed in a cross section of the first end portion such that the carriers or beads are caught by the surface of the filter exterior of the tubular member; and a housing having an inner space which is connectable to a vacuum supply for providing an under-pressure inside the inner space, wherein the at least one tubular member is in fluid communication with said inner space, and the at least one tubular member has a second portion that projects into the inner space.