Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Chromatography
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Therkorn, Ernest G. (Department: 1723)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Chromatography
C210S198200, C137S625460
Reexamination Certificate
active
10874103
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a microfluidic chromatography apparatus comprising a microfabricated fluid delivery system and a chromatography column which is in fluid communication with the fluid delivery system, and a method for producing and using the same. Preferably, the chromatography column comprises an OTLC, PCLC, or combinations thereof.
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