Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Lam, Ann (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07989198
ABSTRACT:
A biofunctionalized nanoelectromechanical device (BioNEMS) for sensing single-molecules in solution by measuring the variation in the mechanical displacement of the BioNEMS device during a binding event is provided. The biofunctionalized nanoelectromechanical device according to the invention generally comprises a nanomechanical mechanical resonator, a detector integral with the mechanical resonator for measuring the mechanical displacement of the resonator, and electronics connected to the detector for communicating the results to a user. A system of biofunctionalized nanoelectromechanical devices and a method for utilizing the biofunctionalized nanoelectromechanical device of the present invention are also provided.
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Cross Michael C.
Fraser Scott E.
Roukes Michael L.
Solomon Jerry E.
California Institute of Technology
Foley & Lardner LLP
Lam Ann
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