Patent ReferencesArray sonicator apparatus for automated sample preparation Ultrasonic cell-destroyer Methods for preparing sample nucleic acids for hybridization Sonic generator Method and equipment for producing bioactive suspensions Operation device Method for releasing RNA and DNA from cells Device for causing an untuned structure to vibrate ultrasonically Patent #: 5386169 InventorApplicationNo. 564995 filed on 12/21/1995US Classes:422/128, Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation means435/173.7, Lytic effect produced (e.g., disruption of cell membrane for release of subcellular parts; e.g., nucleic acids, etc.)435/306.1Involving lysis of a microorganism by means other than comminutionExaminersPrimary: Weber, Jon P.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB06B 001/00C12N 013/00 C12M 001/33 AbstractThe present invention provides a standing sonic wave sonicator, methods of generating a standing sonic wave and a method of sonication which employs a standing sonic wave to disrupt particulate material.Other References
Field of SearchLytic effect produced (e.g., disruption of cell membrane for release of subcellular parts; e.g., nucleic acids, etc.)Involving lysis of a microorganism by means other than comminution Using sonic or ultrasonic energy Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation means Ultrasonic Using sonic or ultrasonic energy |
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