Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Including sample preparation – Volumetric liquid transfer
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Including sample preparation
Volumetric liquid transfer
C436S174000, C436S164000, C422S105000, C422S068100, C422S082050, C435S006120, C435S007100, C435S174000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06943036
ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and computer program product, for forming an addressable array of chemical moieties on a substrate. The method may include, for each of multiple locations on the substrate, depositing a reagent drop set during a cycle so as to attach a corresponding moiety for that location. This may be repeated as required, until the addressable array is formed. Test location are also formed by depositing drops from dispensers in a manner which can facilitate detection of dispenser errors.
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Agilent Technologie,s Inc.
Gordon Brian R.
Warden Jill
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