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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2001
Michel G. M. Perbost, Bethany, CT (US);
Steven M. Lefkowitz, Branford, CT (US);
Roy H. Kanemoto, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Carol T. Schembri, San Mateo, CA (US);
Michel G. M. Perbost, Bethany, CT (US);
Steven M. Lefkowitz, Branford, CT (US);
Roy H. Kanemoto, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Carol T. Schembri, San Mateo, CA (US);
Agilent Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for using arrays of polymers each having a pattern of features over a corresponding array region on a surface of a flexible elongated web. In this method each array region may be exposed to a corresponding continuous volume of a sample fluid. A method and apparatus are also provided for reading arrays disposed along a surface of a flexible elongated web. In one such method the web with the arrays thereon may be transported in a lengthwise direction past a reading location at which a characteristic of the features is read, while restraining the web on both surfaces on either side of the reading location to assist in maintaining the reading location flat.