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Microbubble generator device, systems and method to fabricate

US10124338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2015
Grant dateNov 13, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/1006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to microbubble generator devices for deflecting objects in a liquid, systems for sorting objects that utilize such devices, and methods for fabricating such devices. At least one embodiment relates to a micro-fluidic device for deflecting objects in a liquid. The device includes a substrate for providing an object-containing liquid thereon. The device also includes a microbubble generator that includes at least one microbubble generating element. The microbubble generator is located on a surface of the substrate and in direct contact with the object-containing liquid when the object-containing liquid is provided on the substrate. The at least one microbubble generating element is configured to deflect a single object in the object-containing liquid through generation of a plurality of microbubbles.

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