Patent ID: 8192994
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: B01L,G01N,G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of applying a biological sample to an analytic plate comprising: providing an applicator comprising a pen or pen-like device having a body having a reservoir therein and an applicator end having a tip constructed of a swab, brush, or rubber material, the reservoir containing a fluid composition, the fluid composition comprising a polysiloxane, a siloxane, a silane, a silicone, a silicon fluid, or a combination thereof, and wherein the tip of the applicator end extends from the body; applying the fluid composition to a surface of a glass, plastic or ceramic analytic plate by appressing the tip of the applicator end to the surface of the glass, plastic or ceramic analytic plate wherein the fluid composition flows from the reservoir in the body through the tip and is disposed upon the surface of the glass, plastic or ceramic analytic plate to form a coating thereon and wherein the coating has a thickness of less than 0.0001 inch after drying; and applying a biological sample to the surface of the glass, plastic or ceramic analytic plate after the coating has been applied to the glass, plastic or ceramic analytic plate wherein the biological sample is adhered to the glass, plastic, or ceramic analytic plate.