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Apparatus and methods for multi-step channel emulsification

US11098351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LUMINEX CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Nicolas Arab · Austin, US
Arnold Estrada · Austin, US
Daniel Fine · Peabody, US
Ross JOHNSON · Austin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 27, 2020
Grant date	Aug 24, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 27, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01L7/52
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and devices for forming droplets are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods and devices form droplets having different diameters. In particular embodiments, the device includes a fluid supply channel, a collection chamber, and one or more nozzles disposed between the fluid supply channel and the collection chamber. Each nozzle may include an inlet portion with a channel height, a first step with a first step height and a first tread length, and a second step with a second step height and a second tread length. In certain embodiments, the first step height is greater than the channel height, and the second step height is greater than the first step height.

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