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Manipulation of microfluidic droplets

US11268887B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2020
Grant dateMar 8, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/118339
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides methods for assessing one or more predetermined characteristics or properties of a microfluidic droplet within a microfluidic channel, and regulating one or more fluid flow rates within that channel to selectively alter the predetermined microdroplet characteristic or property using a feedback control.

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