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Method for sperm motility evaluation and screening and its microfluidic device

US10274479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2012
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/0825
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a microfluidic device and its use for cell motility classification. The microfluidic device comprises a fluid inlet, a sample inlet and a channel connecting the fluid inlet and the sample inlet, wherein the channel comprises at least two sections of different sizes, and the channel allows fluid flow from the fluid inlet to the sample inlet.

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