Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Including sample preparation – Volumetric liquid transfer
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Wallenhorst, Maureen M. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Including sample preparation
Volumetric liquid transfer
C436S043000, C436S046000, C436S063000, C436S149000, C436S164000, C436S165000, C436S172000, C422S082010, C422S082050, C422S082080, C422S105000, C435S029000, C435S030000, C435S287100, C435S288300, C435S288400, C435S288500, C435S288700, C209S003100, C209S552000, C209S576000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11196291
ABSTRACT:
A micromechanical particle sorting chip uses laser light directed through at least one of a reflective and refractive surface to come to a focus in an optically transparent layer. The laser light impinges on a particle of interest, causing it to fluoresce. Upon detecting the fluorescence, a micromemchanical actuator is activated, which directs the particle of interest into one of a plurality of possible exit paths.
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Foster John S.
Harley John C.
Hovey Steven H.
Martin Richard T.
Nguyen Hung D.
Innovative Micro Technology
Spong Jaquelin K
Wallenhorst Maureen M.
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