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Microarray with microchannels

US8569046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2009
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/0854
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microarray formed in a planar surface of a moldable slab, the microarray including a plurality of microwell sets comprising a plurality of microwells formed in the planar surface of the moldable slab, each microwell being sized to contain at least a single cell, and a plurality of microchannels formed in the planar surface of the moldable slab, the plurality of microchannels being configured to permit liquid from a first region of the microarray to transit to a second region of the microarray.

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