Microfluidic array
US10943849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20272
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An array of flow units for controlling a flow of a fluid is disclosed. The flow units are arranged to have a lateral extension in a common lateral plane. A downstream side of a first flow unit is in fluid communication with an upstream side of a second flow unit to allow a flow of fluid to pass through the flow units. The flow units comprise first and second electrodes which are connectable to a voltage source. At least a portion of the first electrode has a maximum height in a direction parallel to the direction of the flow and a maximum gauge in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the flow, wherein the maximum height is larger than the maximum gauge to improve the pumping efficiency of the device. A method for controlling a fluid flow using the array is also disclosed.
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