US Patent No: 8,187,541
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Apparatus for detecting target molecules and related methods
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May 29, 2012
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Sep 18, 2007
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Abstract
An apparatus for analysis of a sample and in particular of a biological sample. The apparatus contains a microfluidic chip with dies, adapted to be selectively activated or deactivated by presence of target molecules in the biological sample. The apparatus further contains a light source to emit light for illumination of the microfluidic chip and an optical filter to allow passage of the light from the dies once activated or deactivated by the presence of the target molecules. A method for pressurizing a microfluidic chip is also disclosed, where a chamber is provided, the chamber is connected with the microfluidic chip and pressure is applied to the chamber.
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- G21K:TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING PARTICLES OR ELECTROMAGNET....
- G01B:MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIME....
- G01J:MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTE....
- F17D:PIPE-LINE SYSTEMS; PIPE-LINES
- G01N:INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMININ....
- C25B:ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE ....
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