Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Redding, David A. (Department: 1744)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S288500, C435S809000, C422S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06921660
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a device for monitoring chemotaxis or chemoinvasion including a housing comprising: a support member and a top member, the top member mounted to the support member by being placed in substantially fluid-tight conformal contact with the support member. The support member and the top member are configured such that they together define a discrete chamber adapted to allow a monitoring of chemotaxis or chemoinvasion therein. The discrete chamber includes a first well region including at least one first well, the at least one first well configured to received a test agent therein; a second well region including at least one second well, the at least one second well configured to receive a sample comprising cells therein; and a channel region including at least one channel connecting the first well region and the second well region with one another. The second well region is preferably horizontally offset with respect to the first well region in a test orientation of the device.
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Aumond Bernardo D.
Benoit Brian
Brown Matthew
Kim Enoch
Kirk Gregory L.
Redding David A.
Surface Logix Inc.
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