Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Analyzer – structured indicator – or manipulative laboratory... – Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements – per se
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Gordon, Brian R (Department: 1773)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...
Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements, per se
C422S500000, C422S502000, C422S503000, C422S504000, C422S063000, C422S081000, C422S082000, C436S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07998436
ABSTRACT:
Multiwell droplet actuators, systems and methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a substrate is provided and comprises: (a) one or more input ports for introduction of one or more reagents and/or samples; (b) a regular array of processing wells; and (c) a network of droplet transport pathways comprising pathways that provide direct or indirect droplet transport from each of the input ports to each of the one or more processing wells. Varying droplet actuators and systems related thereto are also provided.
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