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US 2010/0143196 A1Published application
Microcantilever sensor for analyte detection
OwnerJames Patrick Reed, Ray Stewartinventors
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Abstract
Microcantilever sensors having protected microcantilever arms are described. The sensors are well suited for analyte detection and measuring other small movements. The protected arm reduces damage due to handling and assists in assembly of the microcantilever sensor with a transducer.
Claims15
A microcantilever sensor, comprising:
- (a) a substantially solid body having an opening and at least one surface,
- (b) a microcantilever arm protruding into the opening, and
- (c) a plug for insertion into at least a portion of the opening, the plug being in contact with a transducer,
- wherein the transducer is disposed for contact with at least a portion of the microcantilever arm,
- wherein the microcantilever arm is protected from damage by the body of the sensor.
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A method for assembling a microcantilever sensor and transducer element, the method comprising
- (a) providing a microcantilever sensor having a protected microcantilever arm protruding into an opening in a body, and
- (b) inserting a plug, having attached thereto the transducer, into the opening in the body, wherein the plug is dimensioned to allow contact between the transducer and the microcantilever sensor when the plug is inserted into the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.