Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Nguyen, Nam (Department: 1753)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte...
C204S451000, C204S455000, C204S601000, C204S603000, C204S605000, C435S006120
Reexamination Certificate
active
06878255
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for conducting a microfluidic process and analysis, including at least one elongated microfluidic channel, fluidic transport means for transport of fluids through the microfluidic channel, and at least one thick-film electrode in fluidic connection with the outlet end of the microfluidic channel. The present invention includes an integrated on-chip combination reaction, separation and thick-film electrochemical detection microsystem, for use in detection of a wide range of analytes, and methods for the use thereof.
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Sahlin Eskil
Tian Baomin
Wang Joseph
Arrowhead Center, Inc.
Mutschler Brian L.
Nguyen Nam
Peacock Myers & Adams PC
Slusher Stephen A.
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