Cell analysis and sorting apparatus for manipulation of cells
US6692952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1415
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cell analysis and sorting apparatus is capable of monitoring over time the behavior of each cell in a large population of cells. The cell analysis and sorting apparatus contains individually addressable cell locations. Each location is capable of capturing and holding a single cell, and selectively releasing that cell from that particular location. In one aspect of the invention, the cells are captured and held in wells, and released using vapor bubbles as a means of cell actuation. In another aspect of the invention, the cells are captured, held and released using electric field traps.
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