Microfluidic apparatuses
US11203017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/1062
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an example, a microfluidic apparatus may include a channel, a foyer, in which the foyer is in fluid communication with the channel and in which the channel has a smaller width than the foyer, a sensor to sense a property of a fluid passing through the channel, a nozzle in fluid communication with the foyer, and an actuator positioned in line with the nozzle. The microfluidic apparatus may also include a controller to determine whether the sensed property of the fluid meets a predetermined condition and to perform a predefined action in response to the sensed property of the fluid meeting the predetermined condition.
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