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Apparatus for performing photometric assays

US6652809B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2000
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/00237
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided according to the invention an apparatus for the performance of photometric assays comprising: 1. A housing; 2. A plurality of translucent capillaries each being sealed at one end; 3. Means to provide each capillary with photonic isolation from a neighbouring capillary; and 4. Optical instrumentation and circuitry adapted to read an optical response or event in each capillary.

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