Optics: measuring and testing – By particle light scattering – With photocell detection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Punnoose, Roy M (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
By particle light scattering
With photocell detection
C356S342000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07372566
ABSTRACT:
A flow cytometer capable of forming a drop containing two or more particles comprising: (a) means (38) for moving particles in a liquid flow stream (35); (b) detector or analyser means (46A,46B) adapted to detect or analyse particles in the flow stream; (c) waste route (39) disposed down stream from the detector or analyser means for receiving waste liquid; (d) collection route (41) disposed downstream from the detector or analyser means for receiving collection liquid containing desired particles; (e) drop forming means for dispensing a drop containing two or more particles from the collection route; and (f) controlling means (42) for directing the liquid stream to the waste route or to the collection route.
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Begini Paul
Gauci Mark
Hermann Nicholas
Vesey Graham
BTF PTY Ltd.
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Punnoose Roy M
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