Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the large scale preparation of arrays of polymer sequences wherein each array includes a plurality of different, positionally distinct polymer sequences having known monomer sequences The methods of the invention combine high throughput process steps with high resolution photolithographic techniques in the manufacture of polymer arrays.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 20, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 16, 2004
Assignee:
Affyemtrix, Inc.
Inventors:
Martin Goldberg, Martin Diggelman, Earl Hubbell, Glenn McGall, Nam Quoc Ngo, MacDonald Morris, Mel Yamamoto, Jennifer Tan, Richard P. Rava