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Gene pen devices for array printing

US6235473A · kind A · utility

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43Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1998
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/1037
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention concerns an apparatus for printing arrays of molecules and methods for printing these arrays. More particularly, the invention relates to a gene pen apparatus that may be used for delivering arrays of oligonucleotides on solid supports from a multiplicity of reagent reservoirs through flow controlling means. The flow controlling means may for example, be either a pin valve means or a wicking means.

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