Combinatorial synthesis system
US6508988B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a chemical reaction apparatus for synthesizing an array of compounds and methods for using the same. In particular, the chemical reaction apparatus of the present invention comprises a solid support base, a first elastic member attached to the solid support base, and a first plurality of flow channels between the solid support base and the first elastic member. In addition, the solid support base comprises a functional group within at least a portion of the first plurality of flow channels for attaching compounds thereto. Optionally, the chemical reaction apparatus may further comprise a second plurality of flow channels which are in a different direction than the first plurality of flow channels. Moreover, the chemical reaction apparatus of the present invention can also include a second elastic member attached to the first elastic member. A plurality of pressure channels present in between the first and the second elastic members allows control of fluid flow within the first plurality of flow channels and/or the second plurality of flow channels.
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