Liquid purification or separation – With means to add treating material – Chromatography
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Therkorn, Ernest G. (Department: 1723)
Liquid purification or separation
With means to add treating material
Chromatography
C210S656000, C210S143000, C422S070000, C422S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06936167
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for performing multiple parallel chromatographic separations are provided. Microfluidic cartridges containing multiple separation columns allow multiple separations to be performed in a limited space by a single instrument containing high-pressure pumps and analyte detectors. The use of pressure fit interfaces allows the microfluidic cartridges to easily be removed and replaced within the instrument, either manually or robotically.
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Duffy, Davi
Beach Scott G.
Duong Hau H.
Hobbs Steven E.
Gustafson Vincent K.
Nanostream, Inc.
Therkorn Ernest G.
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