Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Processes of growth from solid or gel state
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Hiteshew, Felisa (Department: 1722)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Processes of growth from solid or gel state
C117S002000, C117S003000, C117S011000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10680390
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an automated method of optimising crystallisation conditions for macromolecules comprising forming a trial comprising a sample comprising a gel forming component and the macromelecule to be crystallized, wherein at least one component of the trial is dispensed using an automatic liquid dispensing system.
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Hiteshew Felisa
Imperial Innovations Limited
Mersereau C. G.
Nikolai & Mersereau , P.A.
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