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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2004
Chad J. Carter, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Christopher R. Kokaisel, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kenneth B. Wood, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Chad J. Carter, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Christopher R. Kokaisel, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kenneth B. Wood, Minneapolis, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for positioning the process chambers of microfluidic sample processing devices in the proper focal plane of a microplate reader are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may be adaptable to position the sample processing devices at different heights as may be necessary for processing in different microplate readers. A positioning device is used in connection with the sample processing device to locate the process chambers within the focal plane of the microplate reader.