Patents Represented by Attorney Nancy Lambert
  • Patent number: 7932090
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Chad J. Carter, Christopher R. Kokaisel, Kenneth B. Wood
  • Patent number: D635667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tina H. Soerensen, Thomas A. Jensen