An apparatus and device for dispensing femtoliter to nanoliter volumes of liquid samples are disclosed. The apparatus includes a liquid-support plate, two electrodes, a substrate, and a control unit. The liquid support plate has a plurality of liquid-support regions, each capable of supporting a liquid...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6995024?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6995024 - Method and apparatus for electrostatic dispensing of microdroplets