Low volume chemical and biochemical reaction system
US6423536B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and device for preparing nanoscale reactions. An automated system utilizes an array of reaction chambers. The ends of the chambers are temporarily sealed with deformable membranes and reactions effected by incubation or temperature cycling. Reaction mixtures may be assembled by using the reaction containers to meter reaction components. After the reaction is finished, the reaction containers may be dispensed onto a substrate and the reaction products analyzed. An automated transfer device may be used for automated transport of the reaction container array or other transportable elements.
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