Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Shibuya, Mark L. (Department: 1639)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S006120, C435S287100, C435S287300
Reexamination Certificate
active
10038342
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for performing hybridization or binding assays under thermophoretic conditions is provided.
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Nikon Research Corporation of America
Shibuya Mark L.
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