Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition
C435S288300, C435S288500, C435S305100, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C366S139000, C366S275000, C436S518000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07070740
ABSTRACT:
A microarray assay system using an array-of-arrays plate mounted on the top surface of a vacuum fixture, and an automatic handling system that handles the plate and fixture assembly. The A2plate includes a tray formed of a flexible material and a rigid frame for mounting on the fixture. The fixture has a plurality of orifices opening at the top surface and connected to a vacuum source to create a negative pressure to hold the flexible plate against the top surface of the fixture. The automatic handling systems that can be used with the plate and fixture assembly include a microarray printing machine, liquid handling robot, hybridization and incubation devices, and microarray imaging devices.
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Lowe Karen E.
Matson Robert S.
Morrow Daniel G.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Davis Deborah A.
Hogan & Hartson LLP.
Le Long V.
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