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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2003
Timothy E. Hutchins, Natick, MA (US);
Andrew J. Tomlinson, Wayland, MA (US);
Philip J. Savickas, Franklin, MA (US);
Timothy E. Hutchins, Natick, MA (US);
Andrew J. Tomlinson, Wayland, MA (US);
Philip J. Savickas, Franklin, MA (US);
PerSeptive Biosystems, Inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Abstract
A sample plate structure is provided including a retainer plate having a central opening, a sample insert plate which fits into the opening, an optional pressure plate and a handle. The handle applies pressure to the sample insert plate to retain it within the retainer plate. The sample insert plate is provided with a peripheral configuration, which assures that the sample insert plate is properly oriented within the sample plate support structure and is held flat. While the sample insert plate can be a consumable, the remaining portion of the apparatus can be reused.