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Miniaturized biological assembly

US5200152A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1990
Grant dateApr 6, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/112499
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A miniature chamber assembly that provides a miniature capillary environment in which a liquid medium containing microscopic-size particulate material can be placed for study under a microscope. The assembly includes components which do not wet relative to the liquid medium. The assembly provides a miniaturized capillary environment that can contain the liquid medium for a period of time sufficient to enable observation while preventing deterioration of the medium.

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