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2002-11-29

2009-12-15

Beisner, William H (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Including measuring or testing

C435S004000, C435S287100, C435S385000, C205S777500

Reexamination Certificate

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07632674

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus for stimulating an animal cell and recording its physiological signal and methods of making and using thereof. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for stimulating an animal cell and recording its physiological signal that is efficient, convenient, and accurate. The apparatus for stimulating an animal cell and recording its physiological signal of the present invention comprises a poor conductive substrate, wherein on at least one surface of the substrate is provided at least one unit conductive polymer layer and at least one good conductive microelectrode.

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