Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-21
2010-11-02
Gakh, Yelena G (Department: 1797)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition
C422S098000, C422S091000, C252S502000, C438S591000, C073S866500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824620
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for fabricating integrated nano-scale and micro-scale structures. Also disclosed are carbon nanopipettes, shovels, and sheets made by these methods. Nano-scale and micro-scale structures fabricated by the disclosed methods are useful in a variety of application, for example, nanoelectrodes, functionalized probes for chemical and biological sensing, nanopipettes for fluid and macromolecule transfer, and devices for the dispensing and deposition of nanodrops.
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U.S. Appl. No. 11/1777,111, filed Jul. 8, 2005, Bau.
Bau Haim H.
Kim Byong M.
Gakh Yelena G
The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Weisz David
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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