Acoustic wave microfluidic devices with increased acoustic wave energy utilisation
US11857992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/0661
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device, comprising: an electroacoustic transducer on a substrate; a power supply to supply electromagnetic wave energy to the electroacoustic transducer; and a source of a substance that is movable to the substrate; wherein the electroacoustic transducer and the substrate are configured to generate acoustic wave energy that is used to move the substance from the source to the substrate, and to manipulate the substance on the substrate.
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