Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Le, Que T (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C250S239000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07968836
ABSTRACT:
Photonic crystal (PC) sensors, and sensor arrays and sensing systems incorporating PC sensors are described which have integrated fluid containment and/or fluid handling structures. The PC sensors are further integrated into a sample handling device such as a microwell plate. Sensors and sensing systems of the present disclosure are capable of high throughput sensing of analytes in fluid samples, bulk refractive index detection, and label-free detection of a range of molecules, including biomolecules and therapeutic candidates. The present disclosure also provides a commercially attractive fabrication platform for making photonic crystal sensors and systems wherein an integrated fluid containment structure and a photonic crystal structure are fabricated in a single molding or imprinting processing step amendable to high throughput processing.
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Choi Charles
Cunningham Brian T.
Le Que T
McDonnell Boehnen & Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
SRU Brosystems, Inc.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
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