Covalently modified surfaces, kits, and methods of preparation and use

US11007520B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Berkeley Lights, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Randall D. Lowe, Jr. · Emeryville, US
• Alexander Mastroianni · Alameda, US
• Mark P. White · San Francisco, US
• Gregory G. Lavieu · Vitry-sur-Seine, FR
• Kristin G. Beaumont · New York, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 20, 2018
• Grant date: May 18, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 29, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B81B2201/058
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In biosciences and related fields, it can be useful to modify surfaces of apparatuses, devices, and materials that contact biomaterials such as biomolecules and biological micro-objects. Described herein are surface modifying and surface functionalizing reagents, preparation thereof, and methods for modifying surfaces to provide improved or altered performance with biomaterials.