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Partitioned microelectronic device array

  • US 5,755,942 A
  • Filed: 08/29/1996
  • Issued: 05/26/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for processing two or more samples or for synthesizing two or more compounds comprising:

  • a microlaboratory array comprising (a) two or more modules, wherein the modules each comprise two or more first chambers connected together by one or more connector channels, (b) for each module at least one release container for sealably enclosing a liquid connected to a first chamber in the module by a reservoir channel,(c) a sample channel for each module connecting the module to a sample source, wherein one of said modules is connected to a sample source that is not connected to another module, (d) for each module at least one valve operable between two settings, wherein one of the settings allows flow in a connector channel of the module and the other prevents such flow, and (e) at least one waste collection chamber for collecting waste liquids from the modules wherein the first chambers release containers, waste collection chamber(s) and channels are forned on a substrate and the first chambers and channels are enclosed by covers that are affixed to both opposite sides of the substrate andfor each first chamber a pump to separately pump fluid in each module wherein the valves are operable so that a liquid in at least one of the first chambers of each of the modules can be heated without causing the heated liquid to flow from that first chamber.

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