Methods, systems, and devices relating to open microfluidic channels
US10492716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various collection devices, systems and methods relating to the use of devices with open microfluidic channels disposed within a housing defining a lumen. These devices make use of microneedles passed through apertures to induce fluid flow into microfluidic channel networks for collection and analysis. The device can be actuated via button when placed on the skin of a patient to collect a fluid sample, such as a blood draw.
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