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MALDI sample plate

US7294831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2005
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L3/5088
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A MALDI sample plate 1 is disclosed which comprises a metallic substrate 2 having a circular groove or moat 3. A hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene layer 4 is applied to the substrate 2 and a central portion 5 of the substrate 2 is laser etched which roughens the surface of the substrate 2. A thin polystyrene layer is then applied to the polytetrafluoroethylene layer 4 and the central portion 5.

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