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Microfluidic chip with coating to reduce fluid diffusion and method of manufacturing same

US10137448B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2017
Grant dateNov 27, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/00158
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microfluidic chip is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the microfluidic chip includes a body including at least one microfluidic pathway configured to receive a fluid sample, the at least one microfluidic pathway including a coating configured to reduce fluid diffusion and seal a surface of the at least one microfluidic pathway, and a heating device located on the body and forming a heating zone within a portion of the at least one microfluidic pathway.

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