Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition
C422S050000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S068100, C422S081000, C422S082000, C422S082050, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C436S043000, C436S053000, C436S054000, C436S063000, C251S129010, C251S213000, C137S001000, C137S014000, C204S193000, C204S194000, C435S283100, C435S286400, C435S286500, C435S286600, C435S287100, C435S287300
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using the same, which facilitate the introduction of fluid to and from a microfluidic channel located within the microfluidic devices.
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Chou Hou-Pu
Fernandes Dave
Manger Ian D.
Unger Marc A.
Yi Yong
Fluidigm Corporation
Sines Brian J.
Townsend and Townsend & Crew LLP
Warden Jill
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