Gene pen devices for array printing
US6235473A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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