Genetic assay system
First Claim
1. A analysis device comprising:
- a housing;
at least one glass slide member positioned in the housing;
an elastomer member positioned in said housing and said housing urging said elastomer member into sealing arrangement with said at least one glass slide member, said elastomer member having at least one channel thereon, at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port;
wherein materials entering said housing through said at least one inlet port are transported through said at least one channel and out through said at least one outlet port.
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Abstract
A genetic analysis device particularly for determining the presence or absence of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) within specific sequences of DNA. The device includes a housing, at least one glass slide member, and an elastomeric member with channels thereon. Oligo arrays are spotted on the glass slide member(s) and subjected to DNA samples, reagents or the like. A plurality of openings or ports allow entry of samples, reagents or wash materials, while a plurality of exit ports or openings allow removal of such materials. The assay devices can be used for multiple samples or a single sample. A plurality of synthesis devices can be positioned in a support base in order to allow sampling in an automated manner. The synthesis devices can be provided in a 96 well microtiter format.
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14 Claims
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1. A analysis device comprising:
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a housing;
at least one glass slide member positioned in the housing;
an elastomer member positioned in said housing and said housing urging said elastomer member into sealing arrangement with said at least one glass slide member, said elastomer member having at least one channel thereon, at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port;
wherein materials entering said housing through said at least one inlet port are transported through said at least one channel and out through said at least one outlet port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for analyzing materials comprising:
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at least one analysis device and a support base, (a) said analysis device comprising;
(i) a housing;
(ii) at least one glass slide member positioned in the housing;
(iii) an elastomer member within said housing, said housing urging said elastomer member into a sealing arrangement with said at least one glass slide member, said elastomer member having at least one channel thereon, at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port;
(iv) wherein materials entering through said at least one inlet port are transported through said at least one channel and out through said at least one outlet port, and (b) said support base comprising a housing having a control portion and a recess, said recess having space for a plurality of analysis devices, and said control portion having a mechanism for eliminating waste materials ejected from said analysis devices. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A device comprising:
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a housing having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion engaging said second portion;
at least one glass slide member positioned between the first housing portion and the second housing portion;
an elastomer member positioned between said first housing portion and said second housing portion so that when assembled said first housing portion and said second housing portion urge said elastomer member into a sealing arrangement with said at least glass slide member, said elastomer member having at least one channel, at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port and a material area;
wherein materials entering said housing though said at least one inlet port are transported through said at least one channel and out though said at least one outlet port. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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