Method of and system for applying blocking material to assay substrates
US8685486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of and systems for applying blocking material to assay substrates are disclosed. A method includes supplying an assay substrate having at least one surface. A first portion of the surface of the substrate has at least one analysis feature thereon, and a second portion of the surface of the substrate lacks analysis features. The method also includes generating a spray of a blocking material in proximity to the surface of the substrate and continuing the spray generation in proximity to the surface of the substrate at least until the second portion of the surface of the substrate is substantially covered by the blocking material.
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