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| 20090004062 | DEVICES FOR IMPROVING THE FLATNESS OF HIGH-DENSITY MICROPLATES - Methods and apparatuses that improve the flatness of the microplates. In some embodiments, a pair of opposing channels that extends along a length of a rigid member is used to retain the microplate on the rigid member and to impart a level of flatness of at least a predetermined value. In some embodiments, one or more rigid framing members each having a channel therein are disposed along the edges of a microplate and impart a level of flatness of at least a predetermined value to the microplate. In some embodiments, a method of flattening the microplate comprises securing the microplate to a rigid member so the microplate has a flatness of at least a predetermined value and maintaining the microplate secured to the rigid member during a subsequent spotting or filling operation. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090004064 | Multi-material microplate and method - A microplate assembly for performing an analytical method on an assay, comprising a microplate base structure having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, and a plurality of well inserts coupled to the microplate base structure adjacent the apertures. Each of the plurality of well inserts has an open top portion and is adapted to receive an assay. The microplate base structure and the plurality of well inserts can comprise different materials. Methods of manufacturing the microplate assembly are also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090176661 | WHOLE GENOME EXPRESSION ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A method for simultaneously determining a genetic expression profile for an individual member of a species relative to an entire standard genome for the species. The method can comprise distributing a liquid sample into an array of reaction chambers of a substrate. The array can comprise a primer set and a probe for each polynucleotide target along the entire standard genome. The liquid sample can comprise substantially all genetic material of the member. Each of the reaction chambers can comprise the primer set and the probe for at least one of the polynucleotide targets and a polymerase. The method can further comprise amplifying the liquid sample in the array, detecting a signal emitted by at least one of the probes, and identifying the genetic expression profile in response to the signal. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090214811 | Film Preparation for Seal Applicator - A sealing cover roll for use in sealing a microplate comprising an elongated carrier liner having a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of sealing covers are releasably carried on the first surface of the elongated carrier liner. Each of the plurality of sealing covers comprises a base stock and an adhesive. The adhesive is operable to retain the base stock to the elongated carrier liner and permit release of the base stock and the adhesive from the elongated carrier liner. A roll core supports a rolled configuration of the elongated carrier liner such that the first surface of the elongated carrier liner faces toward the roll core when rolled. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100298172 | MICROFLUIDIC SIZE-EXCLUSION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Microfluidic devices, assemblies, and systems are provided, as are methods of manipulating micro-sized samples of fluids. Microfluidic devices having a plurality of specialized processing features are also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110300037 | Multi-Material Microplate and Method - A microplate assembly for performing an analytical method on an assay, comprising a microplate base structure having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, and a plurality of well inserts coupled to the microplate base structure adjacent the apertures. Each of the plurality of well inserts has an open top portion and is adapted to receive an assay. The microplate base structure and the plurality of well inserts can comprise different materials. Methods of manufacturing the microplate assembly are also provided. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300038 | Devices for Improving the Flatness of High-Density Microplates - The present teachings are methods and apparatuses for improving the flatness of high density microwell plates. The flattening devices impart a level of flatness that is equal to or better than a predetermined value thereby enabling the microwells to be precisely located and easily accessed. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300610 | Thermally Conductive Microplate - Embodiments according to the present teachings of a microplate comprising a main body portion having a first surface and an opposing second surface are disclosed. A plurality of wells are formed in the first surface, each of the plurality of wells being sized to receive an assay therein. A backing is coupled to the opposing second surface of the main body portion. | 12-08-2011 |
