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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Raghbir S. Bhullar, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Christopher D. Wilsey, Carmel, IN (US);
John T. Austera, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Assignee:
Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 2/7327 ; G01N 2/7333 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 2/7327 ; G01N 2/7333 ;
Abstract
A biosensor is provided in accordance with the present invention. The biosensor includes a substrate and a cover extending across at least a portion of the substrate. The cover includes a first surface facing the substrate and a second surface. At least a portion of the first surface is removed to define a capillary channel. The capillary channel has a surface energy ranging from about 60 mN/m to about 72 mN/m.