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Crystal forming apparatus and method for using same

US7014706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2004
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1016
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A crystal forming apparatus and method for using the apparatus, the apparatus including a plate and a film. The plate has a site adapted to hold a screening solution. The film is adjacent to the plate. The film seals the site and is adapted to contain a precipitant solution inside the site with an air gap between the screening solution and the precipitant solution. In a preferred embodiment, the film is transparent. In another preferred embodiment, the plate comprises a second transparent film supported by a lattice structure and the precipitant solution is sandwiched between the two films.

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