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Edith Aberdam, Nice FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100233136ISOLATED POPULATIONS OF CELLS AND METHODS OF GENERATING AND USING SAME - An isolated homogeneous population of cells comprising a plurality of human ectodermal progenitor cells. Also provided are methods of generating and using the population of cells.09-16-2010

Edith Antonatus, Mutterstadt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080224357Method for Producing Foamed Slabs - A process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating under pressure in a mold in the absence of steam, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.09-18-2008
20080248198Method for Producing Foam Plates - The invention relates to a process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating in a mold under pressure, wherein the polymer coating comprises an amphiphilic or hydrophobic organic compound, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.10-09-2008

Edith Basserie, Voreppe FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090274510System for tightly covering a supporting element in the area of a recess - The invention relates to a system for tightly covering a supporting element (11-05-2009

Edith Beerdsen, Amsterdam NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100121122HYDROCARBON CONVERSION USING MOLECULAR SIEVE SSZ-75 - The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-75 prepared using a tetramethylene-1,4-bis-(N-methylpyrrolidinium) dication as a structure-directing agent, and its use in catalysts for hydrocarbon conversion reactions.05-13-2010
20100121124HYDROCARBON CONVERSION USING MOLECULAR SIEVE SSZ-75 - The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-75 prepared using a tetramethylene-1,4-bis-(N-methylpyrrolidinium) dication as a structure-directing agent, and its use in catalysts for hydrocarbon conversion reactions.05-13-2010

Edith Beigne, Meaudre FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080214108Contactless Communications Method Based On Asynchronous Modulations And Demodulations - The invention relates to a method for exchanging information by inductive coupling or without contact between a reader (09-04-2008
20080284407ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT - An electronic circuit power supply device configured to selectively apply at least one first voltage or one second voltage to a power supply terminal of the electronic circuit that includes elements for applying to the power supply terminal a voltage variable from a value equal to the first voltage to a value equal to the second voltage and elements designed for selecting application of the second voltage to the power supply terminal when the variable voltage reaches the second voltage.11-20-2008
20110029795DEVICE FOR POWERING AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT, IN PARTICULAR A DIGITAL CIRCUIT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A device for powering an electronic circuit that applies at least a first voltage or a second voltage, different from the first voltage, to the electronic circuit. The device includes a performance monitor that receives an item of information defining a constraint and determines a first duration and a second duration, such that the operation of the electronic circuit at a first frequency associated with the first voltage for the first duration, and at a second frequency associated with the second voltage for the second duration, complies with the constraint. The device applies the first voltage and the first frequency to the circuit for the first duration and the second voltage and the second frequency for the second duration.02-03-2011

Patent applications by Edith Beigne, Meaudre FR

Edith Benningshof-Hulsbos, Woerden NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100285234Actinic radiation-curable coating composition - The invention relates to an actinic radiation-curable coating composition comprising a compound having at least two isocyanate groups, a compound having at least two hydroxyl groups, and a photolatent catalyst for the isocyanate-hydroxyl addition reaction, wherein the photolatent catalyst is an organic metal compound comprising a latent catalytically active metal, and wherein the latent catalytically active metal atom in the organic metal compound has no bonds to other metal atoms. The invention further relates to a process for forming a coating on a substrate.11-11-2010

Edith Bonnelye, Lyon FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100119505Estrogen Related Receptor, ERRalpha, A Regulator of Bone Formation - Methods and pharmaceutical compositions are provided for modulating bone formation in a mammal. Methods are also provided for screening compounds for their efficacy as modulators of bone formation.05-13-2010

Edith Bouey, Lorgies FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100004159SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOLONE DERIVATIVES, PREPARATIONS AND USES - The present invention relates to polysubstituted imidazolone derivatives, to the pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and to the therapeutic uses thereof in the human and animal health fields. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these derivatives.01-07-2010

Edith Bourret-Courchesne, Berkeley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090148375Novel Alkali Metal Hafnium Oxide Scintillators - The present invention provides for a composition comprising an inorganic scintillator comprising an alkali metal hafnate, optionally cerium-doped, having the formula A06-11-2009
20090166585Novel Alkali Metal and Alkali Earth Metal Gadolinium Halide Scintillators - The present invention provides for a composition comprising an inorganic scintillator comprising a gadolinium halide, optionally cerium-doped, having the formula A07-02-2009
20090212395Identifying New Semiconductor Detector Materials by D.C. Ionization Conductivity - Herein is described a method for identifying semiconductor radiation detector materials based on the mobility of internally generated electrons and holes. It was designed for the early stages of exploration, when samples are not available as single crystals, but as crystalline powders. Samples are confined under pressure in an electric field and the increase in current resulting from exposure to a high-intensity source of ionization current (e.g., 08-27-2009
20110165422Novel Lanthanide Doped Strontium Barium Mixed Halide Scintillators - The present invention provides for a composition comprising an inorganic scintillator comprising a lanthanide-doped strontium barium mixed halide useful for detecting nuclear material.07-07-2011
20110168901Novel Lanthanide Doped Barium Phosphorous Oxide Scintillators - The present invention provides for a composition comprising an inorganic scintillator comprising a lanthanide-doped barium phosphorous oxide useful for detecting nuclear material.07-14-2011
20120193539Novel Lanthanide Doped Strontium-Barium Cesium Halide Scintillators - The present invention provides for a composition comprising an inorganic scintillator comprising an optionally lanthanide-doped strontium-barium, optionally cesium, halide, useful for detecting nuclear material.08-02-2012

Patent applications by Edith Bourret-Courchesne, Berkeley, CA US

Edith Chow, New South Wales AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100276302CHEMIRESISTOR FOR USE IN CONDUCTING ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION - The present invention provides a chemiresistor-based sensor for measuring the presence or amount of analyte in an electrolyte solution; said chemiresistor comprising (i) a chemiresistor film wherein the impedance of said nanoparticle film changes in the presence of an analyte; and (ii) two electrically conducting electrodes in electrical contact with said nanoparticle film; wherein said electrically conducting electrodes are adapted to be connected to a device for measuring the impedance of said chemiresistor film under a voltage signal and wherein the impedance of the double layer capacitor formed by the two electrically conducting electrodes in the presence of the electrolyte solution, is larger than the impedance of the chemiresistor film either before or after exposure of the chemiresistor film to the analyte. A method of using said chemiresistor-based sensor to measure the presence or amount of analyte is also provided. Further provided is a method of determining the partition coefficient of an analyte using said chemiresistor-based sensor.11-04-2010

Edith Czech, North Vancouver CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080317665COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM WATER - The present invention relates to methods, compositions and systems for producing hydrogen from water involving reacting metal particles with water in the presence of an effective amount of catalyst. In particular the invention pertains to methods, compositions and systems for producing hydrogen upon reaction of metal particles selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si) and zinc (Zn) with water, in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a water-soluble inorganic salt.12-25-2008
20100150826MICROPOROUS METALS AND METHODS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION FROM WATER SPLIT REACTION - The present invention relates to hydrogen generating microporous metals, methods for preparing microporous metals, and methods for producing hydrogen from water using the metals and systems of the invention. In particular, microporous metals selected from the group comprising aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), capable of producing hydrogen upon reaction of the metal with water having a neutral pH are provided. Methods for preparing microporous metals comprising the steps of selecting a metal that is sufficiently electropositive (i.e. water reactive); and introducing microporosity in the selected metal by means of mechanical deformation, or metallurgical techniques, in order to generate the microporous metal are also provided, as is a method for producing hydrogen comprising reacting a microporous metal powder with water at a pH of between 4 and 10.06-17-2010

Patent applications by Edith Czech, North Vancouver CA

Edith Dellacherie, Malzeville FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120003320Particles which are surface coated with hyaluronan or one of the derivatives thereof and the use of same as biological vectors for active substances - Particles comprising a core based on at least one biodegradable organosoluble polymer. At least a part of the surface of the particles is coated with at least one hyaluronan or a derivative thereof, the hyaluronan being a water-soluble, amphiphilic hyaluronan of which the carboxylic functions are in part transformed to form hydrophobic groups.01-05-2012

Edith Dijoud Delphine, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100047066EXTERNAL FAN DUCT CASING IN A TURBOMACHINE - Twin-flow turbo-jet engine, comprising a cylindrical casing externally defining an annular flow space for a secondary flow, wherein the cylindrical casing is formed from a lattice framework and from removable cowling panels fixed to the framework, said framework comprising an upstream annular flange for fixing to an intermediate housing, a downstream annular flange for connecting to an exhaust housing and rigid beams parallel or inclined relative to the axis of the turbo-jet engine, connecting the two flanges to one another.02-25-2010

Edith Gudernatsch, Stuttgart DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080251445Method For the Production of Tubular Membranes - The invention relates to a method for producing tubular membranes. In order to create a very inexpensive production method while obtaining very high output rates for tubular membranes, a tubular member (10-16-2008

Edith Gurewitsch, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100086906Obstructed Delivery Simulation System - Maternal and fetal birthing simulators are disclosed. The maternal simulator has a rotatable pelvis, legs articulated at the hip and knee joints, and a deformable covering that simulates the feel of the skin and underlying tissues. The fetal simulator has an extensible neck, a movable head, movable clavicles, and arms articulated at the shoulder and elbow joints, and may include sensors to measure spinal extension, head rotation, applied traction force, and brachial plexus displacement.04-08-2010

Patent applications by Edith Gurewitsch, Baltimore, MD US

Edith Harmon-Weiss, Swampscott, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090013559Mechanical cushioning system for footwear - An element forming at least part of a midsole for footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and at least two strut members disposed between the top and bottom plates for supporting the top plate a distance away from the bottom plate. The top, bottom and struts may be formed of different materials. Adjacent strut members have a C shaped cross-section facing in the same direction when the midsole resting its top or bottom portion is viewed from the side. The midsole element may further comprise a heel cleft to increase the flexibility of the sole. In a preferred embodiment, the strut members on the medial side are arranged at an angle to the strut members on the lateral side of the sole. The directional design provides flexibility and stiffness anisotropically to the sole in the longitudinal and lateral directions of the sole respectively.01-15-2009
20100071231Shoe sole element for stabilization - The present invention provides a stabilizing device that helps to prevent over-pronation or over-supination and a shoe which includes such a stabilizing device. The stabilizing device is provided along a side of the midsole and preferably extends laterally between about 20% and about 35% of a width of the sole towards the opposite side thereof. The stabilizing device includes an elongated portion and a sidewall portion that extends transversely from the elongated portion. The sidewall portion forms part of an outer peripheral wall of the shoe. The sidewall portion has a stiffness which varies along the length of the stabilizing device to provide a predetermined support profile along the side of the sole. The elongated portion can also vary in stiffness along its length. The stabilizing device can be formed of a resilient material using an injection molding procedure or similar technique.03-25-2010

Patent applications by Edith Harmon-Weiss, Swampscott, MA US

Edith Hirtenstein, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120095927SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SCORE FOR A USED VEHICLE - One embodiment of the system and method described herein provides a score generator system that generates an automated vehicle specific valuation of a used car based on the physical and historical attributes of that vehicle. This score may indicate the likelihood that the vehicle will be on the road in a specific period of time. The score may give an absolute percentage of such likelihood or it may give a value relative to all other used vehicles in a database, all other used vehicles of the same make/model/year, or a certain subset of the vehicles in a database. In one embodiment, the score generator system includes a data link module for linking vehicle data and filter module for applying a multi-level filters that process the linked vehicle data.04-19-2012

Edith Huland, Hamburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130028861CYTOKINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS - The present invention relates to a cytokine for use in the treatment and/or control of dependent and/or addictive behavior, in particular addiction and/or dependency to nicotine, food addiction, alcohol addiction and/or sex addiction. The present invention also relates to treatment and/or control of withdrawal and/or symptoms of withdrawal from an addiction, in particular nicotine addiction, food addiction, alcohol addiction and/or sex addiction. The present invention further relates to the induction of loss of interest or aversion to the addictive substance or behavior, such as nicotine, over-indulgence in high-calorie, high-fat foods, and to other behaviors or addictions that are hazardous to the health.01-31-2013

Edith Kopinits, Landegg AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110092434MIMOTOPES OF ALPHA-SYNUCLEIN AND VACCINES THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - The present invention relates to the use of at least one compound comprising the amino acid sequence: (X04-21-2011
20110171243COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING AMYLOIDOSES - The present invention relates to the use of mimotopes in the treatment of β-Amyloidoses including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease, whereby said mimotopes are able to induce the in vivo formation of antibodies directed to non truncated Aβ1-40/42, and N-terminally truncated forms AβpE3-40/42, Aβ3-40/42, Aβ11-40/42, AβpE11-40/42 and Aβ14-40/42 without interfering with physiological functions of APP signalling.07-14-2011

Edith Mana, Voreppe FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100304607VERY HIGH POWER CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to a coaxial connector comprising: 12-02-2010

Edith Mathiowitz, Brookline, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080311191Multi-Layer Tablets and Bioadhesive Dosage Forms - Bioadhesives coatings increase the gastrointestinal retention time of orally-ingested medicaments. Certain bioadhesive coatings producing a fracture strength of at least 100 N/m12-18-2008
20090018033Cell Aggregation and Encapsulation Device and Method - The invention is a cell aggregation device comprising a hydrogel substrate having at least one, preferably a plurality, of cell-repellant compartments recessed into the uppermost surface. Each compartment is composed of an upper cell suspension seeding chamber having an open uppermost portion and a bottom portion, and one, or more than one, lower cell aggregation recess connected to the bottom portion of the upper cell suspension seeding chamber by a port. The diameter of the port may be fully contiguous with the walls of the chambers and walls of the recesses, or the diameter of the port may be more narrow than the walls of the chamber but fully contiguous with the walls of the recesses or more narrow than both the walls of the chamber and the walls of the recesses. The upper cell suspension seeding chambers are formed and positioned to funnel the cells into the lower cell aggregation recesses through gravitational force. The aggregation recesses are formed and positioned to promote cellular aggregation by coalescing cells into a finite region of minimum gravitational energy, increasing intercellular contact and minimizing or preventing cell adherence to the substrate. A device for encapsulating aggregates of live cells is provided. The device comprises (i) a biocompatible, bio-sustainable substrate having a cell-encapsulating face composed of one or more biocompatible, bio-sustainable, spaced-apart, cell-encapsulating compartments extending therefrom and (ii) a coating layer composed of a biocompatible, bio-sustainable polymer that completely surrounds the substrate and the cell-encapsulating compartments. A method for making the device is also provided.01-15-2009
20090022777Methods for progenitor cell recruitment and isolation - The invention relates to the use of one or more growth factors in a drug delivery system, optionally with an external mesh housing, to recruit and optionally harvest progenitor cells. These cells include those that normally reside in the bone marrow.01-22-2009
20090217840CELLULAR OR ORGANELLE-ENTRAPPED NANOPARTICLES - The invention provides tissue marking pigment or dye particle retained within a tissue cell, the cellular cytoplasm, or one or more intracellular organelles. Also, the invention provides nanoparticles, which are phagocytosed, engulfed or otherwise entrapped by cells.09-03-2009
20090311295PARTICLES WITH HIGH UNIFORM LOADING OF NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - Methods to produce polymeric microparticles containing nanoparticles such, as pigments, dyes and other chromophores for cosmetic use, plastic surgery therapeutic use, and tattoos have been developed. The microparticles contain within the polymer a very uniform dispersion of dye particles. The methods by which the particles are made ensure a homogeneous mixture and high loading. The microparticles are made using air, one of a number of known methods such as phase inversion, solvent evaporation, and melt processing. The improvement is in the use of a method that makes, a stable dispersion of the nanoparticles in the liquid polymer before formation of the microparticles. This is achieved through selection of appropriate solvent, optionally including surfactant, and then subjecting the dispersion to mechanical processing that stabilizes the dispersion within the polymer solvent, so that the nanoparticles remain suspended for at least thirty minutes, in some cases two hours to 48 hours, sometimes up to three months. The mechanical processing can be sonication and/or production of shear forces, for examples, resulting from use of an open blade or rotor stator mixer or milling with a concentric shaft, at a speed such as between 5000 and 25,000 RPM.12-17-2009
20100172998PROCESS FOR PREPARING MICROPARTICLES THROUGH PHASE INVERSION PHENOMENA - A process for preparing nanoparticles and microparticles is provided. The process involves forming a mixture of a polymer and a solvent, wherein the solvent is present in a continuous phase and introducing the mixture into an effective amount of a nonsolvent to cause the spontaneous formation of microparticles.07-08-2010
20110166218METHODS FOR MICRONIZATION OF HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS - The invention involves methods and products related to the micronization of hydrophobic drugs. A method of micronizing hydrophobic drugs using a set of solutions including an aqueous solution is provided. The invention also relates to products of micronized hydrophobic drugs and related methods of use.07-07-2011
20120009267NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ORAL DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS - Nanoparticles, compositions, and methods for the improved uptake of active agents are disclosed herein. The compositions contain a monodisperse population of nanoparticles, preferably including an active agent, where the nanoparticles are formed from a polymeric material possessing specified bioadhesion characteristics. Following enteral administration, preferably oral administration, the nanoparticles exhibit total intestinal uptakes of greater than 20%, preferably greater than 45%, more preferably greater than 65%. When compared to uptake of the same composition in the absence of the bioadhesive polymeric material, the nanoparticles have significantly increased uptake with intestinal uptake of the increased by more than 100%, preferably even greater than 500%. Further disclosed herein is a method of producing multi-walled nanoparticles, as well as methods of using thereof. Multi-walled particles prepared using the method disclosed herein are useful for controlling the release of active agents.01-12-2012
20120179031METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROLONGED LOCALIZATION OF DRUG DELIVERY - An effective method for prolonging localization of therapeutics within the rat gastrointestinal tract of at least about 12 hours is provided. The method includes localization of therapeutic agents that are nanoparticulated or nanoencapsulated. Attractive forces between an orally administered magnetic dose and an external magnet were monitored and internal dose motion in real time using biplanar videofluoroscopy was visualized. Tissue elasticity was quantified as a measure of tissue health by combining data streams. The methods address safety, efficacy, and monitoring capacity of magnetically localized doses and show a platform for testing the benefits of localized drug delivery.07-12-2012

Patent applications by Edith Mathiowitz, Brookline, MA US

Edith Pighetti, Binningen CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090176906In-can stabilizer blend - The invention relates to a radiation curable coating or an ink composition comprising a photoinitiator and a stabilizer blend of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical and a quinone methide.07-09-2009
20110319535IN-CAN STABILIZERS - The invention relates to the use of highly sterically hindered nitroxyl radicals or of quinone methides or of mixtures thereof as in-can stabilizers for UV-curable resins.12-29-2011

Patent applications by Edith Pighetti, Binningen CH

Edith Puchelle, Tauriac FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100210585USE OF HYALURONIC ACID FOR THE PREPARATION OF COMPOSITIONS INTENDED FOR IMPROVING IN PARTICULAR THE PROTECTIVE FUNCTION OF THE SKIN, THE EYE AND THE MUCOUS - The present invention relates to the use of hyaluronic acid for the preparation of compositions intended for improving the protective function of the skin, the eye and the mucous membranes, in particular of the upper and lower airways and the intestinal mucosa.08-19-2010

Edith Schallmeiner, Uppsala SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100021890METHOD FOR ANALYTE DETECTION USING PROXIMITY PROBES - The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising (a) contacting said sample with at least one set of at least first, second and third proximity probes, which probes each comprise an analyte-binding domain and a nucleic acid domain and can simultaneously bind to the analyte, the nucleic acid domain of said third proximity probe being a splint which is capable of hybridising at least to the nucleic acid domains of said first and second proximity probes, wherein when all of the at least three proximity probes bind to said analyte, the nucleic acid domains of said first and second proximity probes are conjugatable by means of an interaction mediated by said hybridised splint of said third proximity probe; (b) conjugating the nucleic acids, of said first and second proximity probes; and (c) detecting said conjugation. Also provided is a kit for use in such a method.01-28-2010

Edith Schneider, Nienburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305612NOX STORAGE CATALYST WITH IMPROVED HYDROCARBON CONVERSION ACTIVITY - Described is a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst comprising: 12-15-2011
20110305613Fe-BEA/Fe-MFI Mixed Zeolite Catalyst And Process For The Treatment Of NOx In Gas Streams - Disclosed is a catalyst, preferably for use in selective catalytic reduction (SCR), said catalyst comprising one or more zeolites of the MFI structure type, and one or more zeolites of the BEA structure type, wherein at least part of the one or more zeolites of the MFI structure type and at least part of the one or more zeolites of the BEA structure type respectively contain iron (Fe). Furthermore, an exhaust gas treatment system is described, comprising said catalyst as well as a process for the treatment of a gas stream comprising NO12-15-2011

Edith Wörnhör, Augsburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100119180PAPER VALVE SACK WITH INNER CATCH - A description is given of a paper valve bag with an inner panel which is located at the paper-bag end which is located opposite the paper-bag end with valve, and, on its surface which is directed toward the sack interior, the inner panel has an opening aid which has a higher modulus of elasticity than the inner panel. The opening aid, which may be a tear-open strip or a tear-open thread, projects beyond the inner panel at at least one surface-area end of the latter. Such paper valve bags are used for fine-grain, pulverulent and/or free-flowing materials, in particular ready-to-use mortar.05-13-2010

Edith Wörnhör, Augsburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100119180PAPER VALVE SACK WITH INNER CATCH - A description is given of a paper valve bag with an inner panel which is located at the paper-bag end which is located opposite the paper-bag end with valve, and, on its surface which is directed toward the sack interior, the inner panel has an opening aid which has a higher modulus of elasticity than the inner panel. The opening aid, which may be a tear-open strip or a tear-open thread, projects beyond the inner panel at at least one surface-area end of the latter. Such paper valve bags are used for fine-grain, pulverulent and/or free-flowing materials, in particular ready-to-use mortar.05-13-2010

Edith Zimmermann, Graitschen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100136596DEVICE FOR RECEIVING, TREATING, AND STORING SMALL VOLUME SAMPLES - A device is provided by means of which biomolecules in samples in a volume range from <1 μl to 500 μl can be received, treated and stored in a quick, reproducible and loss-free manner as easily, effortlessly and practically as possible, and without any risk of damaging the device. The device includes sample vessels that are configured, in terms of size and shape, as dimensionally and positionally stable capillaries that are open at both ends, the longitudinal walls of which are completely or partially made of a semi-permeable membrane.06-03-2010