Valves for microfluidic devices
US11054059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K2099/0084
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A single-layer valve is provided. The valve comprises a microfluidic pathway at least partially defined by a flexible membrane which is configured to deform when subjected to an actuation torque, and a discontinuity bounded by a first surface. The length of the discontinuity is constant across the full width of the first surface. The valve is configured such that the actuation torque on the membrane is larger in a first direction than a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction.
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