Patent for Sale:

On-Chip Monitoring of Cellular Reaction    

A means for on-chip monitoring of cellular reactions and for enabling soft-docking of cells.

The technology relates to methods that enable soft-docking of cells by using a dam wall parallel to the fluid flow direction. The methods are capable of generating a controlled concentration gradient such that the cells are aligned with the concentration gradient after docking.

The invented method is capable of generating a controlled concentration gradient for on-chip monitoring of cell reactions in biological/chemical researches.

The technology could be used to help in the process of automating experients to obtain optimal analytes concentration in on-chip monitoring of cell reactions, which are critical in chemical and biochemical reactions.

Class 435: Chemistry: Molecular Biology And Microbiology

This class provides for the following subject matter when not provided for elsewhere: A process of using a microorganism or enzyme to synthesize a chemical product. A process of treating a material with a microorganism or enzyme to separate, liberate, or purify a preexisting substance. An in vitro process of measuring and testing in which: (1) A microorganism or enzyme is used to determine the presence or identity of a compound or composition in a sample; (2) A microorganism is identified by propagation; (3) An enzyme is identified by its catalytic activity; (4) The presence of microorganisms is detected; (5) A live microorganism is used in an antigen antibody test as an antigen; (6) Fixed or stabilized nonliving microorganisms, cells, or tissues are involved. A process of propagating a microorganism. A process in which the genetic structure of a microorganism or extrachromosomal genetic structure is altered. A process of organ or tissue maintenance. A process of mashing or malting. Microorganisms, per se, or the subcellular parts thereof. Enzymes, immobilized enzymes or enzyme containing compositions not otherwise provided for and the processes for purifying enzymes or forming immobilized enzymes. Compositions claimed or solely disclosed as for the propagation of microorganisms or for measuring and testing processes. Using microorganisms to destroy hazardous or toxic waste.

Subclass 283.1: APPARATUS
Subclass 308.1: Means for separation or recovery of a microorganism from culture media

Class 422: Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing

This is a generic class for (1) processes of disinfecting, deodorizing, preserving or sterilizing and (2) apparatus for (a) carrying out chemical reactions, (b) preparing or treating chemical compounds or compositions even though only a physical reaction is discernible, (c) performing an analysis which involves either a chemical reaction or a physical reaction not elsewhere provided, for and (d) carrying out the above processes not elsewhere provided for.

Subclass 243: PHYSICAL TYPE APPARATUS
Subclass 68.1: Means for analyzing liquid or solid sample

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