Spatially directed ejection of cells from a carrier fluid

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2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving viable micro-organism

C435S173100

Reexamination Certificate

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ABSTRACT:
This invention is directed to the use of focused energy, particularly focused acoustic energy, in the spatially directed ejection of cells suspended in a carrier fluid, e.g., for providing a pattern of cells on a substrate surface, such as a cellular array.

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