Microfluidic device for storage and well-defined arrangement of droplets
US10828641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/086
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for the arrangement of droplets in pre-determined locations. Many applications require the collection of time-resolved data. Examples include the screening of cells based on their growth characteristics or the observation of enzymatic reactions. The present invention provides a tool and related techniques which addresses this need, and which can be used in many other situations. The invention provides, in one aspect, a tool that allows for stable storage and indexing of individual droplets. The invention can interface not only with microfluidic/microscale equipment, but with macroscopic equipment to allow for the easy injection of liquids and extraction of sample droplets, etc.
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