Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Chemical reactor – Bench scale
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Chemical reactor
Bench scale
C422S105000, C422S129000, C422S131000, C436S037000, C436S179000, C436S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10071546
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of vessels for containing individual library members and a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members by detecting changes in test fluid following contact with individual library members. Fluid flow through each of the vessels is controlled using passive flow restrictors or active flow controllers to ensure that each library member contacts approximately the same amount of test fluid per unit time. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.
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Erden Lynn Van
Guan Shenheng
Haushalter Robert C.
Srinivasan Ravi
Wang Xuejun (Jason)
Handy Dwayne K.
Senniger Powers
Symyx Technologies Inc.
Warden Jill
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