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Microfluidic cartridge assembly

US10293339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2017
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0655
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to aspects of the present invention, a cartridge assembly for transporting fluid into or out of one or more fluidic devices includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a first surface. The first surface includes at least one partial channel disposed thereon. The second layer abuts the first surface, thereby forming a channel from the at least one partial channel. At least one of the first layer and the second layer is a resilient layer formed from a pliable material. At least one of the first layer and the second layer includes a via hole. The via hole is aligned with the channel to pass fluid thereto. The via hole is configured to pass fluid through the first layer or the second layer substantially perpendicularly to the channel. Embossments are also used to define aspects of a fluidic channel.

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