Microscale sensor element and related device and method of use
US6935165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0257
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monitoring apparatus useful in detecting viability of biological cells. A substrate defines a microscopic chamber. One or more microcantilevers extend from the substrate into the chamber. A detector is operatively connected to the microcantilevers for sensing a state of deformation thereof. On each microcantilevers is deposited a layer of an environmentally sensitive hydrogel polymer having a configuration changing in accordance with presence of an environmental parameter.
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