Cell motility and chemotaxis test device and methods of using same

    公开(公告)号:US06982171B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-03

    申请号:US10385657

    申请日:2003-03-12

    CPC classification number: B01L3/5025 B01L2300/0829 B01L2400/086

    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for monitoring chemotaxis or chemoinvasion including a housing comprising: a support member and a top member, the top member mounted to the support member by being placed in substantially fluid-tight conformal contact with the support member. The support member and the top member are configured such that they together define a discrete chamber adapted to allow a monitoring of chemotaxis or chemoinvasion therein. The discrete chamber includes a first well region including at least one first well, the at least one first well configured to received a test agent therein; a second well region including at least one second well, the at least one second well configured to receive a sample comprising cells therein; and a channel region including at least one channel connecting the first well region and the second well region with one another. The second well region is preferably horizontally offset with respect to the first well region in a test orientation of the device.

    Non-linear photonic switch and method of making the same
    45.
    发明授权
    Non-linear photonic switch and method of making the same 失效
    非线性光子开关及其制作方法

    公开(公告)号:US06937804B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-30

    申请号:US10336958

    申请日:2003-01-06

    Abstract: A photonic switch according to the present invention may be formed using one of a selected group of non-linear optical materials. Each of the materials within this group has a refractive index that demonstrates a substantial peak as a function of wavelength, where the peak occurs at a wavelength distinct from the wavelength of the input signal. A method of producing a photonic switch according to the present invention includes fabricating source and drain waveguides using micro-molding or micro-contact printing processes, or MIMIC (micro-molding in capillaries) of a UV-curable polymer. If desired, a gate waveguide may also be formed in part by these processes. The photonic switch also includes a photonic crystal formed from non-linear optical material, which may be formed, for example, using a block copolymer and nanoparticle composite in a MIMIC or μfluidics process. Such a process may employ a functionalized mold material to align the blocks.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的光子开关可以使用所选择的一组非线性光学材料之一来形成。 该组中的每种材料具有折射率,其表现出作为波长的函数的实质峰值,其中峰值出现在与输入信号的波长不同的波长处。 根据本发明的制造光子开关的方法包括使用微型成型或微接触印刷工艺或可UV固化聚合物的MIMIC(毛细管的微型成型)制造源极和漏极波导。 如果需要,也可以通过这些工艺部分地形成栅极波导。 光子开关还包括由非线性光学材料形成的光子晶体,其可以例如在MIMIC或微流体过程中使用嵌段共聚物和纳米颗粒复合材料形成。 这种方法可以使用官能化的模具材料来对准块体。

    Non-linear photonic switch
    46.
    发明授权
    Non-linear photonic switch 失效
    非线性光子开关

    公开(公告)号:US06885790B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-26

    申请号:US10293752

    申请日:2002-11-13

    Abstract: A photonic switch may be formed using one of a selected group of non-linear optical materials. Each of the materials within this group has a refractive index that demonstrates a substantial peak as a function of wavelength. The photonic switch includes a positive gain, and thus acts as a photonic transistor. In addition, a photonic switch is formed so that a gate signal is applied in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the input signal so that there is no effective contamination of the input signal by the gate signal affecting the output signal.

    Abstract translation: 可以使用所选择的一组非线性光学材料之一来形成光子开关。 该组中的每种材料具有折射率,其表现出作为波长的函数的实质峰值。 光子开关包括正增益,因此充当光子晶体管。 此外,形成光子开关,使得栅极信号被施加在基本上垂直于输入信号的方向的方向上,使得不影响输入信号的栅极信号对输入信号的有效污染。

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