Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Process or composition for determination of physical state... – Of crystal or crystalline material
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Gakh, Yelena G (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Process or composition for determination of physical state...
Of crystal or crystalline material
C436S002000, C117S014000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07901939
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides microfabricated substrates and methods of conducting reactions within these substrates. The reactions occur in plugs transported in the flow of a carrier-fluid.
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Gerdts Cory John
Ismagliov Rustem F.
Tice Joshua David
Zheng Bo
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Gakh Yelena G
University of Chicago
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