Microfluidic aliquot chip for single-cell isolation
US10500588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0487
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to the invention, generally, a microfluidic aliquot (MA) chip, adapted to fit in a Petri dish, has a center well (inlet) connected by branched channels to a plurality of side wells (outlets). The chip comes in various types, including a bMA Chip T1, bMA Chip T2, bMA Chip T3, and an rMA Chip. The branched channel improvement provides for a greater distance between neighboring channels and a decreased density near the center well. An insert and a base are configured to create an MA chip.
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