Beth C. Monahan - Painted Post NY Everett W. Coonan - Painted Post NY
Assignee:
Corning Incorporated - Corning NY
International Classification:
C12M 100
US Classification:
4352884, 435 914, 4353052, 422102, 26432817
Abstract:
A microplate is described that has a surface with an enhanced lubricious property which makes it easier to remove the microplate from a thermocycler. Basically, the microplate has a frame which includes an array of wells formed therein that are made from a thermoplastic material (e. g. polypropylene) mixed with a non-toxic surface active material (e. g. , surfactant, stearyl alcohol). The non-toxic surface active material functions to enhance the lubricity of the surface of the microplate which makes it easier to remove the microplate from the thermocycler. In addition, the non-toxic surface active material within the microplate also makes it easier to remove a newly molded microplate from a mold cavity in an injection molding machine. Also described herein are details about methods for making and using such microplates.
Chalcogenide Glass For Low Viscosity Extrusion And Injection Molding
Bruce Gardiner Aitken - Corning NY, US Stephen Charles Currie - Corning NY, US Beth Costello Monahan - Painted Post NY, US Everett William Coonan - Painted Post NY, US
Assignee:
Corning, Incorporated - Corning NY
International Classification:
G02B 6/00 G02B 6/02
US Classification:
385147, 385141, 501 40, 65398
Abstract:
The invention is directed to chalcogenide glasses suitable for use in plastics forming processes. The glasses have the general formula YZ, where Y is Ge, As, Sb or a mixture of two or more of the same; Z is S, Se, Te, or a mixture of two or more of the same; and Y and Z are present in amounts (in atomic/element percent) in the range of Y=15–70% and Z=30–85%. The chalcogenide glasses of the invention have a 10,000 poise temperature of 400 C. and are resistant to crystallization when processed at high shear rates at their 10,000 poise temperature. The glasses can be used to make, among other items, molded telecommunication elements, lenses and infrared sensing devices.
Chalcogenide Glass For Low Viscosity Extrusion And Injection Molding
Bruce Gardiner Aitken - Corning NY, US Stephen Charles Currie - Corning NY, US Beth Costello Monahan - Painted Post NY, US Everett William Coonan - Painted Post NY, US
Assignee:
Corning Incorporated - Corning NY
International Classification:
G02B 6/00 C03C 3/32
US Classification:
385147, 501 40
Abstract:
The invention is directed to chalcogenide glasses suitable for use in plastics forming processes. The glasses have the general formula YZ, where Y is Ge, As, Sb or a mixture of two or more of the sane; Z is Se, Te, or a mixture of Se+Te; and Y and Z are present in amounts (in atomic/element percent) in the range of Y=15-70% and Z=30-85%. The chalcogenide glasses of the invention have a 10,000 poise temperature of 400 C. and are resistant to crystallization when processed at high shear rates at their 10,000 poise temperature. The glasses can be used to make, among other items, molded telecommunication elements, lenses and infrared sensing devices.
Everett Coonan - Painted Post NY, US Yulong Hong - Painted Post NY, US Fang Li - Painted Post NY, US
International Classification:
B01L003/00
US Classification:
422/102000
Abstract:
A high-though put analysis device that combines the technologies of slide-based microarrays and microplates is provided. The device comprises a base with slots for holding a number of planar substrates, which may be printed with at least an array of biological or chemical molecules of interest. The device also includes a portion, having a number of honeycombed cells, which engages a corresponding printed substrate, wherein the cells form fluid-tight seals with the substrate surface, around an array, to create individual wells like those in a conventional microplate.
Marie Bryhan - Lindley NY, US Everett Coonan - Painted Post NY, US Yulong Hong - Painted Post NY, US Peter Knowles - Elmira NY, US Fang Lai - Painted Post NY, US
International Classification:
C12Q001/68 C12M001/34
US Classification:
435006000, 435287200
Abstract:
A device for analyzing slides in a microplate format is provided. The device comprises a base with slots for holding a number of planar substrates, which may be spotted with at least an array of biological or chemical molecules of interest. The base is configured to be compatible for use with high-throughput plate-readers or microplate-adapted scanners.
Everett Coonan - Painted Post NY, US Ye Fang - Painted Post NY, US Ann Ferrie - Painted Post NY, US Xiaodong Fu - Painted Post NY, US Yulong Hong - Painted Post NY, US Thomas Leslie - Horseheads NY, US Xinghua Li - Horseheads NY, US Beth Monahan - Painted Post NY, US Eric Mozdy - Elmira NY, US Dirk Muller - Lafayette CO, US Cameron Tanner - Horseheads NY, US Patrick Tepesch - Corning NY, US John Wight - Corning NY, US Po Yuen - Corning NY, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/68 G01N 33/53 C12M 1/34 B05D 3/02
US Classification:
435006000, 435007100, 435287200, 427002110
Abstract:
The present invention relates to arrays comprising porous substrates for attachment of nucleic acids, polypeptides, membranes, or other biological or organic materials. In many embodiments, the arrays of the present invention have a flow-through configuration such that washing buffers or samples can access to the porous substrates from at least two sides of the arrays. The present invention also features arrays comprising UV-compatible porous substrates, arrays comprising three-dimensional membranes in sol-gels, and arrays comprising silica-based porous substrates prepared using a low-temperature fusion process.
Powder Injection Molding Of Glass And Glass-Ceramics
Everett Coonan - Painted Post NY, US John Costello - Painted Post NY, US Sean Garner - Elmira NY, US Beth Monahan - Painted Post NY, US Mark Quesada - Horseheads NY, US
International Classification:
B28B 11/00 C04B 33/36 B28B 3/00
US Classification:
428034400, 264645000, 264629000
Abstract:
A method for producing glass or glass ceramic articles by powder injection molding of glass powder includes mixing together, in a continuous mixing process, ingredients to form a mixture comprising a glass powder and a binder, where the ingredients include a glass powder in a relative amount sufficient to equal at least 50% by volume of the resulting mixture and a binder comprising a thermoplastic polymer, desirably a thermoplastic elastomer, and a wax; forming the mixture into a formed structure; and de-binding and sintering the formed structure. The method desirably involves mixing via a high intensity mixing process, desirably by mixing in a twin-screw extruder. The forming process may include pelletizing the mixture and injection molding the pelletized mixture to form the formed structure. The ingredients of the mixture desirably comprise a glass powder in a relative amount sufficient to equal at least 70% by volume of the resulting mixture. The glass powder desirably includes at least some glass particles having irregular shapes.
Everett W. Coonan - Painted Post NY Paul D. Frayer - Painted Post NY Roy J. Monahan - Painted Post NY Kathleen A. Wexell - Corning NY
Assignee:
Corning Incorporated - Corning NY
International Classification:
B22F 320
US Classification:
419 65
Abstract:
A method of extruding an electrode, batch material, particularly a zinc or nickel, electrode material, and an extruder assembly for extruding the material, are described. The method and extruder are designed to produce a low compaction of the material and low, back pressure, whereby working of the batch material is limited.