Magnetic Separation System Comprising Flexible Magnetic Pins

Abstract

A magnetic separation plate for use in methods employing magnetic particles, said magnetic separation plate comprising a support plate and magnetic pins in a predetermined geometrical arrangement, said magnetic pins having a fastening portion, an intermediate portion and a separation portion and being fastened to said support plate at their fastening portion, wherein said magnetic pins are individually displaceable at their separation portion. The invention further provides a method for the separation of magnetic particles using the separation plate.

We claim: 
     
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         12 . A magnetic separation plate for use in methods employing magnetic particles, said magnetic separation plate comprising a support plate and magnetic pins in a predetermined geometrical arrangement, said magnetic pins having a fastening portion, an intermediate portion and a separation portion and being fastened to said support plate at their fastening portion via a holder containing one or more flexible elements wherein said magnetic pins are individually displaceable at their separation portion. 
     
     
         13 . The magnetic separation plate of  claim 12 , wherein said flexible elements comprise at least one element selected from plugs and one or more o-rings. 
     
     
         14 . The magnetic separation plate of  claim 12 , wherein said flexible elements comprise a ball joint. 
     
     
         15 . The magnetic separation plate of  claim 12 , wherein the magnetic pins are flexible.