Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-09
2008-08-19
Griffin, Walter D. (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S006120, C435S288700, C422S082060, C436S164000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07413893
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an apparatus for interrogating an optical biosensor. The apparatus includes (a) locating means for positioning one or more optical biosensors; (b) calibration means for generating a reference measurement; (c) one or more biosensors for generating one or more sample measurements, the biosensors being substantially planar and removable from the apparatus; (d) a reading means for interrogating biosensor and calibration means, and (e) a transport means for moving one or more of a biosensor, the calibration means and the reading means, whereby the reading means is positioned to interrogate the biosensor and the calibration means.
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Bobrow Mark Norman
Buzby Philip R.
Mullinax Thomas R.
Schermer Mack J.
Doe Shanta G
Griffin Walter D.
PerkinElmer LAS, Inc.
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