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Methods and apparatus for generating droplets

US10252271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2015
Grant dateApr 9, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/326
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for generating droplets are disclosed. In one arrangement a peristaltic screw pump is configured to drive pulsatile flows of fluids in different conduits which are phased relative to each other such that a sequence of droplets are formed at a junction downstream from the pump.

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