Microfluidic devices and uses thereof
US11667875B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0487
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for flow focusing in a microfluidic device. Flow focusing may be used in detection of objects, for example cells, in a stream of fluid passing through a fluidic device. The systems and devices may comprise a flow channel positioned between two sheath channels configured to direct fluid across the flow channel. Flow focusing microfluidic systems and devices disclosed herein may be robust to alignment errors. Systems and devices of the present disclosure may reduce the displacement of flow from the intended locations due to alignment errors. Also disclosed herein are methods for using such microfluidic systems and devices.
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