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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2004
Stephen M. Hewitt, Potomac, MD (US);
Stephen M. Hewitt, Potomac, MD (US);
Abstract
A method for preparing a microarray that includes placing at least one template over a first surface of the recipient block, wherein the template defines an array of openings and the recipient block has a plurality of receptacle holes, such that the array of openings are aligned with the plurality of receptacle holes. A needle or punch that contains a sample is inserted through the openings of the template. The sample then is inserted into the receptacle hole in the recipient block. A device is also disclosed that includes a platform defining (i) a first surface, and (ii) a first region configured to retain at least one recipient block; and a raised template defining an array of openings, secured to the first surface of the platform and positioned above the first region configured to retain the recipient block.