Spatial positioning of spectrally labeled beads

US9304084B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9304084-B2
Application numberUS-201514608350-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 29, 2015
Priority dateSep 24, 1998
Publication dateApr 5, 2016
Grant dateApr 5, 2016

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Devices, systems, kits, and methods for detecting and/or identifying a plurality of spectrally labeled bodies well-suited for performing multiplexed assays. By spectrally labeling the beads with materials which generate identifiable spectra, a plurality of beads may be identified within the fluid. Reading of the beads is facilitated by restraining the beads in arrays, and/or using a focused laser.

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What is claimed is: 1. A multiplex assay, comprising: an assay substrate; and a plurality of spectrally labeled bodies affixed to the assay substrate in a spatially resolved configuration, wherein each of the spectrally labeled bodies includes a plurality of different markers used to encode discrete and different emission spectra, wherein each emission spectrum has a plurality of signals at differing wavelengths. 2. The multiplex assay of claim 1 wherein…

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What does patent US9304084B2 cover?
Devices, systems, kits, and methods for detecting and/or identifying a plurality of spectrally labeled bodies well-suited for performing multiplexed assays. By spectrally labeling the beads with materials which generate identifiable spectra, a plurality of beads may be identified within the fluid. Reading of the beads is facilitated by restraining the beads in arrays, and/or using a focused laser.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Life Technologies Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B01L3/5025. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 05 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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