Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Mutation or genetic engineering apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
Griffin, Walter D. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Mutation or genetic engineering apparatus
C422S081000, C422S082000, C435S173600
Reexamination Certificate
active
10914991
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for inserting one or several chemical or biological species into phospholipid containers that are controlled within a microfluidic network, wherein individual containers are tracked and manipulated by electric fields and wherein the contained species may be chemically processed.
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Davalos Rafael V.
Ellis Christopher R. B.
Edwards Lydia
Evans Timothy P.
Griffin Walter D.
Sandia Corporation
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