Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including condition or time responsive control means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-26
2011-10-04
Yang, N. C. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including condition or time responsive control means
C435S288500, C422S081000, C422S082000, C222S061000, C222S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08030057
ABSTRACT:
Method and device for storing and/or delivering fluids, wherein at least a first and a second fluid, such as chemical or biochemical reagents or rinse solutions, are maintained separately from each other in a common vessel and transferred in series from the vessel to a reaction site to carry out a predetermined chemical or biochemical reaction. Separation may be achieved by interposing a third fluid, e.g., a gaseous fluid plug, between the first and second fluids.
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