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Assembly system for in situ per amplification

  • US 5,675,700 A
  • Filed: 06/05/1995
  • Issued: 10/07/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for assembly of an in situ PCR sample and reagent fluid containment system on a glass slide wherein said containment system comprises a cover member and a retaining assembly, said apparatus comprising:

  • a base;

    a support platform mounted on said base, said support platform having a generally horizontal top surface for receiving and supporting components of said retaining assembly and said slide in a pre-determined spaced relation;

    an elongate compression arm movably supported from said base at a position spaced from said platform, said arm being operative to compress said glass slide and said retaining assembly together in close contact; and

    a retaining assembly installation mechanism positioned so as to install said retaining assembly onto said slide while said compression arm is compressing said glass slide and said retaining assembly together.

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