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Methods and devices for making arrays

US8455401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2009
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00637
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and devices for amplifying nucleic acid, and, in particular, amplifying so as to generate products on a surface without the use of emulsions. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of groups of amplified product are generated on the surface, each group positioned in different (typically predetermined) locations on said surface so as to create an array.

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