Microfluidic injection and manifold assembly
US11391393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K2099/0084
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microfluidic injection and manifold assembly includes a microfluidic chip having at least a first fluid port and a second fluid port, and a fluid pathway between the first fluid port and the second fluid port. A manifold has a seat on which the microfluidic chip is received, and at least a first fluid channel. The fluid channel has an external fluid port spaced from the seat and an internal fluid port in the seat and connected in fluid communication with the first fluid port of the microfluidic chip. At least a first injector is secured to the manifold and has a plunger and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is activatable to force the plunger into the external fluid port of the manifold to force fluid from the first fluid channel of the manifold into the fluid pathway of the microfluidic chip.
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