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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 10, 1997
Yuhkoh Morito, Yokohama, JP;
Shuji Shikano, Yokohama, JP;
Chie Nishioka, Atsugi, JP;
Koji Horio, Yokohama, JP;
Moritex Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Japan Science and Technology Corporation, Saitama, JP;
Abstract
A laser manipulation apparatus for trapping and separating an optional micro-sample comprising a cell plate having a first cell for storing a liquid medium containing micro-sample s and a second cell for storing a liquid medium not containing micro-sample s each of the first and second cells being opened at the upper surface, in communication with each other by way of a narrow induction channel for inhibiting free movement of the micro-sample s, an optical trapping system for irradiating and trapping a single micro-sample out of a group of micro-sample s dispersed and suspended in the liquid medium stored in the first cell and a sample separation device for moving the single micro-sample from the first cell through the induction channel into the second cell.