Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1774)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S305100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07901933
ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided to process a biological growth plate using a biological growth plate scanner. The scanner includes an imaging device, a processor, and an image processing profile memory. The scanner scans a plate type indicator associated with the biological growth plate. In some embodiments, the processor uses the plate type indicator to verify the suitability of the biological growth plate for use in the scanner. In some embodiments, the processor uses the plate type indicator to unlock the scanner for operation.
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Dubner Andrew D.
Green Kevin R.
Potter Doyle T.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Edwards Lydia
Griffin Walter D
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