Bio-Rad Helios® Gene Gun System - Manual (Page 3)

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Patent License and Usage
Particle bombardment technology is covered by several patents which are held by
E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co. and Auragen, Inc. Particle bombardment may be used for
research purposes for gene delivery. Use of particle bombardment for commercial purposes
requires a commercial license from the appropriate patent holder. The Helios Gene Gun is
designed for research purposes only and is not intended for human or veterinary use. Licensed
only for research use.