Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Analyzer – structured indicator – or manipulative laboratory... – Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...
Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
C422S065000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C435S288400, C435S809000, C219S428000, C219S385000, C219S433000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09496408
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a heating apparatus for biological samples. The heating apparatus of the present invention includes a cover, a sample block having a plurality of openings in a top portion thereof for receiving a sample well tray having a plurality of sample wells, and an urging mechanism. The urging mechanism is positionable between the sample block and the sample well tray to urge the sample well tray away from the sample block when the cover is moved from a closed position toward an open position. The cover imparts a downward force on the top of the sample well tray to press the sample wells into the openings of the sample block when the heated cover is moved toward a closed position. The urging mechanism imparts an upward force on the sample well tray. The downward force imparted by the heated cover is sufficient to retain the sample well tray against the sample block when the cover is in the closed position.
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Barzilai Jessica E.
Bordenkircher Gary L.
Chao Kenneth P.
Fawcett Adrian
Ngui Jew Kwee
Applera Corporation
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Warden Jill
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