Patent ID: 7344877
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
1. A biomolecule microarray support, comprising: a frame; a substrate detachably positioned on top of the frame; a hydrophobic grid on the substrate for separating spots of biomolecule samples deposited on the substrate; a resilient grid-shaped gasket with an array of chambers defined by intersecting dividing walls detachably positioned on the substrate in alignment with the hydrophobic grid, wherein the dividing walls of the gasket are tapered from top to bottom for concentrating pressure at the narrower bottom for better sealing; a clamping plate detachably positioned on top of the gasket, wherein holes on the clamping plate are aligned with the chambers in the gasket for allowing introduction of a fluid into the chambers; and fasteners detachably connecting the clamping plate to the frame and compressing the gasket there between.