Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Including sample preparation – Volumetric liquid transfer
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-03
2008-11-11
Gordon, Brian R. (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Including sample preparation
Volumetric liquid transfer
C221S224000, C422S091000, C422S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07449342
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods and apparatuses for manipulating small amounts of solids. Specific embodiments of the invention are particularly suited for the automated transfer of small amounts of solids. In one embodiment, a uniform powder bed is lightly compressed into plugs of powder and dispensed. In another embodiment, the solid is placed in a liquid carrier to form a slurry, dispensed, and the liquid component is subsequently removed. In yet another embodiment, solids are manipulated using adhesive surfaces.
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Cherng Jeanie
Cima Michael
Gonzalez-Zugasti Javier
Gyory J. Richard
Kane Nathan
Gordon Brian R.
Transform Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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