Electricity: measuring and testing – Determining nonelectric properties by measuring electric... – Particle counting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Hirshfeld, Andrew H. (Department: 2858)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Determining nonelectric properties by measuring electric...
Particle counting
Reexamination Certificate
active
10056103
ABSTRACT:
A quantitative microchip Coulter counter is provided for use in detecting and measuring particles or macromolecules. The device comprises a conduit, a fluid handling system, and a measurement system. Preferably, the conduit is at least in part formed from an elastomeric material.
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Saleh Omar A.
Sohn Lydia L.
Dole Timothy J
Hirshfeld Andrew H.
Saleh Omar A.
Sohn Lydia L.
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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