Sub-micron object control arrangement and approach therefor

Details Sub-micron object control arrangement and approach therefor Sub-micron object control arrangement and approach therefor

2005-08-19

2011-11-15

Barton, Jeffrey T (Department: 1759)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus

C204S547000, C204S450000, C435S004000, C435S006120, C435S286100, C435S173900, C422S050000, C436S063000, C436S043000, C356S338000, C356S450000, C250S251000, C250S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08057655

ABSTRACT:
Sub-micron objects are manipulated. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, Brownian motion effects are mitigated to facilitate the analysis and/or manipulation of sub-micron objects. In some applications, an electric field is applied to facilitate the manipulation of sub-micron objects in solution, facilitating the analysis of the manipulated objects. In other applications, fluid flow is used to effect the manipulation of sub-micron objects in solution.

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