(19)
(11) EP 1 082 611 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
14.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/11

(21) Application number: 99955323.3

(22) Date of filing: 02.06.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: G01N 33/483, G01N 35/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9912/263
(87) International publication number:
WO 9963/342 (09.12.1999 Gazette 1999/49)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(30) Priority: 02.06.1998 US 87673 P

(71) Applicant: VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Tucson, AZ 85705 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • MEHTA, Parula
    Tucson, AZ 85741 (US)
  • GRAHAM, Marsha
    Tucson, AZ 85711 (US)
  • POMERANTZ, Anlouise
    Tucson, AZ 85705 (US)

(74) Representative: Müller-Boré & PartnerPatentanwälte 
Grafinger Strasse 2
81671 München
81671 München (DE)

   


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