Microfluidic devices and systems, and methods for operating microfluidic devices and systems
US11285476B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0478
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microfluidic device includes a substrate having a first fluid inlet/outlet system, a second fluid inlet/outlet system, and a fluidic network between the first fluid inlet/outlet system and the second fluid inlet/outlet system and in fluid communication with the first fluid inlet/outlet system and the second fluid inlet/outlet system. The fluidic network includes a microfluidic channel network that is in fluid communication with the first fluid inlet/outlet system and spaced from the second fluid inlet/outlet system, a nanofluidic channel network fluidly connecting the microfluidic channel network and the second fluid inlet/outlet system, and a plurality of pores in fluid communication with the microfluidic channel network and the nanofluidic channel network.
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