Optics: measuring and testing – Sample – specimen – or standard holder or support – Fluid containers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Sample, specimen, or standard holder or support
Fluid containers
C356S317000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07110107
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for detecting a signal from an analytical sample is provided. The device comprises a platen with a first and second surface, a number of collection structures extending from the second surface. Each collection structure has a capillary channel running along a common axis as the collection structure from the platen to a terminal end of the structure. Within the capillary channel are sample analytes of interest. On the first surface is disposed a number of optical elements, corresponding to each collection structure, each centered on a capillary channel. Each collection structure has a geometry that can concentrate an optical emission from within the capillary channel, along the entire length of the capillary channel, towards the first surface and optical elements, to a detection device, by means of either mirrored surface reflection or total internal reflection. The collection structure may also direct a light beam into the capillary channel. The present device can be used for non-imaging optical applications from the generated signal.
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Martin Gregory R.
Tanner Allison J.
Corning Incorporated
Merlino Amanda
Pappas Joanne N.
Toatley , Jr. Gregory J.
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