Fluid cartridge with valve mechanism
US11891650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0666
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein is a fluidic cartridge having a body comprising a malleable material and a layer comprising a deformable material bonded to a surface of the body that seals one or more fluidic channels that communicate with one or more valve bodies formed in a surface of the body. The valve can be closed by applying pressure to the deformable material sufficient to crush and close off a fluidic channel in the body. Also provided are a cartridge interface configured to engage the cartridge. Also provided is a system including a cartridge interface and methods of using the cartridge and system.
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