PRECAST ELECTROPHORESIS GEL PACKAGE

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a precast electrophoresis gel package that avoids deformation of the precast electrophoresis gel, including: an enclosure, including a cavity and a skirt encompassing and connected to the cavity; a precast electrophoresis gel assembly, being encased by the cavity of the enclosure, with an edge thereof contacting with the surrounding of the cavity of the enclosure; and a sealing membrane, being attached with the skirt and completely covering the cavity of the enclosure.

Claims

1. A precast electrophoresis gel package, comprising: an enclosure, including a cavity and a skirt encompassing and connected to the cavity; a precast electrophoresis gel assembly, being encased by the cavity of the enclosure, with an edge thereof contacting with the surrounding of the cavity of the enclosure; and a sealing membrane, being attached with the skirt and completely covering the cavity of the enclosure.

2. A precast electrophoresis gel package, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the precast electrophoresis gel assembly further includes: a first plate; a second plate, including an engaging flange at a left side and a right side thereof, for covering the first plate and the second plate to generate a space for housing electrophoresis gel; and a comb, encased by the space for filling the electrophoresis gel.

3. A package for a precast electrophoretic gel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the enclosure is a blister pack.

4. A package for a precast electrophoretic gel as claimed in claim 1, wherein a width of the skirt connected with the surrounding of the cavity in the enclosure is greater or equal to 2 mm.

5. A package for a precast electrophoretic gel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing membrane further includes a tearing strip to facilitate removal of the package for a precast electrophoretic gel.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is a combination view of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100, according to a preferred embodiment of this invention, comprising an enclosure 110, a precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120, and a sealing membrane 130.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 according to a preferred embodiment of this invention. The precast electrophoretic gel package 100 includes an enclosure 110 having a cavity 112 and a skirt 114 connected to the periphery of the cavity 112; The precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 is placed in a cavity 112 in the enclosure 110 such that the edge of the precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 contacts the perimeter within the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110; and a sealing membrane 130 that completely covers the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110.

[0010] FIG. 3 is an enclosure 110 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 having a cavity 112 and a skirt 114 connected to the periphery of the cavity 112 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0011] FIG. 4A is a precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0012] FIG. 4B is a precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4B shows an exploded view of the precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120, comprising: a first plate 122; a second plate 124 having a joint flange on each of the left and right sides in order for the first plate and the cover of the second plate to create a space for housing an electrophoretic gel 128; a comb 126; and an electrophoretic gel 128. The comb 126 is disposed in the space in which the electrophoresis gel 128 is accommodated.

[0013] FIG. 5 shows a sealing membrane 130 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 according to a preferred embodiment of this invention, the corner of which further comprises a tear strip 132 for conveniently disassembling the pre-formed electrophoretic gel package 100.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] This invention is to provide a precast electrophoresis gel package that avoids deformation of the precast electrophoresis gel by force-induced extrusion.

[0015] This invention relates to a precast electrophoresis gel package, comprising: an enclosure, including a cavity and a skirt encompassing and connected to the cavity; a precast electrophoresis gel assembly, being encased by the cavity of the enclosure, with an edge thereof contacting with the surrounding of the cavity of the enclosure; and a sealing membrane, being attached with the skirt and completely covering the cavity of the enclosure.

[0016] The cavity of the enclosure of the invention is completely integrated with the precast electrophoresis gel assembly, and, during transportation or storage, the space is squeezed or when the electrophoresis gel expands and swells, the comb can be effectively prevented from being expelled from the assembly, and the precast electrophoresis gel can be effectively presented from being deformed.

[0017] The skirt at the edge of the cavity in the enclosure not only helps to provide adhesion to the sealing membrane, but also helps the precast electrophoresis gel to withstand impacts to the package during collision, especially during the transportation.

[0018] The manufacturing process of the outer casing can utilize vacuum forming or thermoforming using a hard film material, that is, a so-called blister pack; or plastic injection molding. Materials that can be used for the outer casing include, but are not limited to, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), and copolyester (Poly (ethylene terephthalateco). -1,4-cylclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate), PETG), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), AS, Polystyrene (PS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polylactic Acid (Polylactic Acid or Polylactide), PLA), acrylic, etc.

Description of Embodiments

EXAMPLES

[0019] The examples below are non-limiting and are merely representative of various aspects and features of the present invention.

Example 1

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, a diagram of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention, is given. The precast electrophoretic gel package 100 comprises: an enclosure 110; a pre-formed electrophoresis gel assembly 120; and a film 130.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 according to a preferred embodiment of this invention. The precast electrophoretic gel package 100 comprises an enclosure 110 having a cavity 112 and a skirt 114 connected to the periphery of the cavity 112; a precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 encased within the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110 such that the edge of the precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 contacts the perimeter within the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110; and a film 130, which is installed so that it completely covers cavity 112 in the outer enclosure 110. It should be noted that the pre-formed electrophoretic gel assembly 120 should be sized to coincide with the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110 so that the pre-formed electrophoretic gel assembly 120 does not jiggle when placed in the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110 so as to achieve shock absorption and a protective effect. At the same time, the advantages of the precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 in conformity with the cavity 112 in the enclosure 110 include preventing the comb 126 from being ejected due to extrusion or galvanic expansion of the electrophoretic gel 128, affecting the integrity of the pre-formed electrophoretic gel assembly 120.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 3, an enclosure 110 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 having a cavity 112 and a skirt 114 connected to the periphery of the cavity 112 is shown in a preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0023] FIG. 4A and 4B, a precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4A shows a precast electrophoretic gel combination 120. FIG. 4B shows an exploded view of the precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120, comprising: a first plate 122; a second plate 124 having a joint flange on each of the left and right sides for the first plate and the cover of the second plate is used to create a space for housing an electrophoretic gel 128; a comb 126; and an electrophoretic gel 128. The comb 126 is disposed in the space in which the electrophoresis gel 128 is accommodated.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 5, a sealing membrane 130 of a precast electrophoretic gel package 100 according to a preferred embodiment of this invention further includes a tear strip 132 for conveniently disassembling the pre-formed electrophoretic gel package.

[0025] In another preferred embodiment, the enclosure 110 is a blister pack. The blister package is harder than the past soft plastic package, and can disperse the longitudinal pressure during stacking to avoid the precast electrophoretic gel assembly 120 from being crushed.

[0026] In another preferred embodiment, the skirt 114 has a width of at least 2 mm. The skirt 114 having a width of 2 mm or more can be used as a buffer in addition to being adhered to the sealing membrane 130, thereby effectively reducing deformation or damage caused by the extrusion or lateral force colliding with the pre-made electrophoretic gel assembly 120.

[0027] While the invention has been described and exemplified in sufficient detail for those skilled in this art to make and use it, various alternatives, modifications, and improvements should be apparent without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0028] One skilled in the art readily appreciates that the present invention is well adapted to carry out the objects and obtain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as those inherent therein. The cells, animals, and processes and methods for producing them are representative of preferred embodiments, are exemplary, and are not intended as limitations on the scope of the invention. Modifications therein and other uses will occur to those skilled in the art. These modifications are encompassed within the spirit of the invention and are defined by the scope of the claims.