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In situ-generated microfluidic isolation structures, kits and methods of use thereof

US11666913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Berkeley Lights, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kristin G. Beaumont · New York, US
Nan Ding · Los Angeles, US
Volker L. S. Kurz · Castro Valley, US
Troy A. Lionberger · Berkeley, US
Randall D. Lowe, Jr. · Emeryville, US
Daniele Malleo · Corona, US
Andrew W. McFarland · Berkeley, US
J. Tanner Nevill · El Cerrito, US
Xiaohua Wang · Tuji, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 22, 2016
Grant date	Jun 6, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01L2400/08
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In situ-generated microfluidic isolation structures incorporating a solidified polymer network, methods of preparation and use, compositions and kits therefor are described. The ability to introduce in real time, a variety of isolating structures including pens and barriers offers improved methods of micro-object manipulation in microfluidic devices. The in situ-generated isolation structures may be permanently or temporarily installed.

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