Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Mutation or genetic engineering apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Sakelaris, Sally A (Department: 1773)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Mutation or genetic engineering apparatus
C435S287100, C435S173100, C435S173400, C422S068100, C422S050000, C438S001000, C204S164000, C204S228100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960167
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus, comprising a first mechanical structure having a first rigid surface, an area of the first rigid surface having a nanostructured surface. The apparatus also includes a second mechanical structure having a second rigid surface and opposing the first mechanical structure. The second rigid surface is cooperable with the nanostructured surface such that a microscopic particle is locatable between the nanostructured surface and the second rigid surface.
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Aizenberg Joanna
Kolodner Paul
Krupenkin Thomas
Taylor Joseph Ashley
Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.
Hitt Gaines PC
Sakelaris Sally A
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