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Architecture tool and methods of use

US6986739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2002
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6715
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus and methods for depositing materials on a substrate, and for performing other selected functions, such as material destruction and removal, temperature control, imaging, detection, therapy and positional and locational control. In various embodiments, the apparatus and methods are suitable for use in a tabletop setting, in vitro or in vivo.

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