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Apparatus for performing a sensing application

US9442071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2012
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/954
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for performing a sensing application includes a reservoir to contain a solution, a dispenser to dispense the solution from the reservoir, and a substrate having a plurality of nano-fingers positioned to receive the dispensed solution, in which the plurality of nano-fingers are flexible, such that the plurality of nano-fingers are configurable with respect to each other. The apparatus also includes an illumination source to illuminate the received solution, an analyte introduced around the plurality of nano-fingers, and the plurality of nano-fingers, in which light is to be emitted from the analyte in response to being illuminated. The apparatus further includes a detector to detect the light emitted from the analyte.

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