Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Patent
1998-08-21
2000-03-21
Redding, David A.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
4352883, 4352992, 4353041, 4353051, 422102, 356244, 356246, C12M 300
Patent
active
060401710
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for analyzing biological samples includes a unique surface which promotes adhesion, growth and optical analysis of samples. The unique surface is formed at the bottom of each well of a microplate and provides increased surface area with a distribution of features operative also to shape and redirect light used to sense test results. The unique surface may be used in forms such as a monolith, a microplate, a chamber, a flask and others.
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Ho Zonh-Zen
Jannson Tomasz P.
LieBerman Robert A.
Savant Gajendra D.
Wang Allan
Physical Optics Corporation
Redding David A.
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