Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Including sample preparation
Reexamination Certificate
2001-10-12
2004-02-03
Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Including sample preparation
C436S177000, C436S063000, C422S091000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S068100, C204S164000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06686207
ABSTRACT:
The inventions disclosed herein will be understood with regard to the following description, appended claims and accompanying drawings, where:
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Chopinaud Marjorie E.
Cima Michael J.
Tupper Malinda M.
Gordon Brian R.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Warden Jill
Weissburg Steven J.
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