Sample processing devices
US7026168B2 · kind B2 · utility
54Cited by
43References
72Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for thermal processing of multiple samples at the same time are disclosed. The sample processing devices provide process arrays that include conduits useful in distributing sample materials to a group pf process chambers located in fluid communication with the main conduits. The sample processing devices may include one or more of the following features in various combinations: deformable seals, process chambers connected to the main conduit by feeder conduits exiting the main conduit at offset locations, U-shaped loading chambers, and a combination of melt bonded and adhesively bonded areas.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.