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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2004
Kenneth E. Smith, Saco, ME (US);
Haoyi Gu, Portland, ME (US);
Scott William Wagner, York, ME (US);
Scott Marshall Clark, Cape Elizabeth, ME (US);
Chun-ming Chen, Falmouth, ME (US);
Kenneth E. Smith, Saco, ME (US);
Haoyi Gu, Portland, ME (US);
Scott William Wagner, York, ME (US);
Scott Marshall Clark, Cape Elizabeth, ME (US);
Chun-Ming Chen, Falmouth, ME (US);
Other;
Abstract
There is provided a device for partitioning a liquefied sample into discrete volumes. The device includes a bottom member; a top member disposed adjacent the bottom member; and at least one channel member disposed between the top and bottom members. The at least one channel member is at least partially defined by the top and bottom members and has first and second end portions. The first end portion of the at least one channel has an opening to receive liquid and the second end portion of the at least one channel has a reaction compartment and a vent opening. Accordingly, when the liquefied sample is introduced to the first end portion, capillary action assists in causing the liquefied sample to travel from the first end portion to the second end portion and at least a portion of the liquefied sample is caused to remain in the reaction compartment.