Electric heating – Heating devices – Combined with container – enclosure – or support for material...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Pelham, J. (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Heating devices
Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material...
C219S428000, C219S432000, C435S288400, C422S064000, C422S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07323660
ABSTRACT:
Modular sample processing apparatus kits that can provide a user with the flexibility to customize a disk-based assay in view of a variety of factors are disclosed. The sample processing apparatus kits of the present invention include one or more process modules that can be retained within openings in a frame. The frame and process modules of the sample processing apparatus kits are preferably adapted for use in sample processing systems that compress the apparatus. The process modules may contain different reagents to perform different tests on the same sample materials or a variety of sample materials. As a result, a single sample processing apparatus can be used to perform a variety of different tests and may include a quality control module capable of providing feedback to the user as to the accuracy of the processes run using the sample processing apparatus. Methods of using the sample processing apparatus that include deforming the process modules and frame are also disclosed.
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Bedingham William
Robole Barry W.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Pelham J.
Raasch Kevin W.
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