Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-29
2008-11-04
Beisner, William H (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S283100, C422S105000, C422S130000, C137S833000, C137S863000, C417S437000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445926
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for implementing microfluidic analysis devices are provided. A monolithic elastomer membrane associated with an integrated pneumatic manifold allows the placement and actuation of a variety of fluid control structures, such as structures for pumping, isolating, mixing, routing, merging, splitting, preparing, and storing volumes of fluid. The fluid control structures can be used to implement a variety of sample introduction, preparation, processing, and storage techniques.
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Grover William H.
Lagally Eric
Liu Chung N.
Mathies Richard A.
Skelley Alison
Beisner William H
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