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Systems and methods for particle focusing in microchannels

US11331670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2019
Grant dateMay 17, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/1413
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microfluidic system configured to focus particles suspended in a fluid. One general aspect includes a microfluidic system comprising one or more substrates and a focusing channel formed in the one or more substrates and spanning a length from an inlet to an outlet for receiving a flow of particles suspended in fluid, wherein the particles have a diameter (a) and the focusing channel has a hydraulic diameter (dh).

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