Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Babic, Christopher M. (Department: 1637)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
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07897337
ABSTRACT:
An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a target analyte, and analyzing the amount of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the sample vessels from one station to the next. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte, and, in one embodiment, a method for real-time monitoring of the amplification process.
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Davis Christopher B.
Heinz Robert E.
Knight Byron J.
Lair Gary D.
Li Florence F.
Babic Christopher M.
Cappellari, Esq. Charles B.
Gen-Probe Incorporated
Rothwell, Figg Ernst & Manbeck, PC
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