Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Involving an insoluble carrier for immobilizing immunochemicals
Reexamination Certificate
2002-04-25
2008-12-02
Chin, Christopher L. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Involving an insoluble carrier for immobilizing immunochemicals
C422S050000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C435S287100, C435S287200, C435S288300, C435S288700, C436S164000, C436S172000, C436S524000, C436S527000, C436S531000, C436S809000
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07459315
ABSTRACT:
A miniaturized assembly is provided whereby a fluid sample can be divided into a plurality of sample portions in retaining wells and the sample fluid can be displaced from open ends of the wells while simultaneously being sealed in the wells. A method of dividing a fluid sample using the assembly is also provided.
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