Clamp for fast PCR heating
First Claim
1. A method for forming a low resistance electrical connection between a microplate and a busbar in a thermocycler, comprising:
- (a) providing a clamp comprising a spring-loaded pivot coupled to a ram; and
(b) using the spring-loaded pivot to provide linear motion to the ram to press the microplate against the bus-bar.
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Abstract
This disclosure provides a thermocycler system for performing polymerase chain reaction. The thermocycler system can comprise a plurality of bus bars, a microplate, a clamp and a current application device in electrical communication with the bus bars. The clamp is suitable for forming a low resistance electrical connection between the microplate and an individual bus bar of the plurality of bus bars. In some instances, the clamp includes a spring-loaded pivot and a ram. Operation of the clamp forces the microplate into contact with the bus bar, or vice versa, to provide an electrical contact between the microplate and the bus bar. The microplate can comprise a substrate having a metallic material for heating samples, and a barrier layer disposed adjacent to the substrate.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for forming a low resistance electrical connection between a microplate and a busbar in a thermocycler, comprising:
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(a) providing a clamp comprising a spring-loaded pivot coupled to a ram; and (b) using the spring-loaded pivot to provide linear motion to the ram to press the microplate against the bus-bar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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