Operation of diagnostic devices involving microchannels and electrodes
US10444184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0424
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly is provided for interfacing with a microfluidic chip having at least one microscopic channel configured to receive a liquid sample for analysis. The assembly includes a chip carrier, an electronics module, an optical module, and a mechanical module. The chip carrier includes a base and a cover defining a cavity to receive the microfluidic chip. The electronics module includes a signal generator which applies at least one electrokinetic signal electrode(s) of the chip. The optical module includes an excitation radiation source which causes excitation radiation to impinge on the sample, and an emission radiation detector which detects radiation emitted from the sample. The mechanical module includes a chip-carrier receiving structure, relatable with respect to the optical module for focus and at least one degree of translational freedom.
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