Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Metal or metal containing – Zn – cd – hg – sc – y – or actinides – or lanthanides
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-23
2007-10-23
Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Metal or metal containing
Zn, cd, hg, sc, y, or actinides, or lanthanides
C436S073000, C436S180000, C436S174000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10171461
ABSTRACT:
Methods of analyzing mercury containing samples for inorganic and organomercurial complexes are disclosed. The methods are highly sensitive and are especially suited to samples containing significant amounts of organic matter. Kits and devices for mercury analysis are also disclosed.
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Hudson Robert J. M.
Shade Christopher W.
Evan Law Group LLC
Siefke Samuel P
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Warden Jill
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