Particle manipulation system with out-of-plane channel using axial light loss
US10006000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A particle manipulation system uses a MEMS-based, microfabricated particle manipulation device which has an inlet channel, output channels, and a movable member formed on a substrate. The movable member moves parallel to the fabrication plane, as does fluid flowing in the inlet channel. The movable member separates a target particle from the rest of the particles, diverting it into an output channel. The target particles may be identified by a marker-free signal such as axial light loss to identify highly pigmented particles.
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