Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic analysis or testing – Involving enzyme or micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-29
2008-07-15
Wong, Edna (Department: 1795)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic analysis or testing
Involving enzyme or micro-organism
C205S775000, C204S403010, C204S403060
Reexamination Certificate
active
07399400
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for detecting biological and chemical species in liquid and gaseous phase. The systems and methods utilize carbon nanotubes to enhance sensitivity and selectivity towards the reacting species by decreasing interference and detecting a wide range of concentrations.
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Novak James P.
Soundarrajan Prabhu
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Kordzik Kelly K.
Nano-Proprietary, Inc.
Trinh Thanh-Truc
Wong Edna
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