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Chemically-functionalized microcantilevers for detection of chemical, biological and explosive material

US7207206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2005
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/0427
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A chemically functionalized cantilever system has a cantilever coated on one side thereof with a reagent or biological species which binds to an analyte. The system is of particular value when the analyte is a toxic chemical biological warfare agent or an explosive.

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