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Emulsion production microfluidic device

US12172155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2020
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/165
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is an emulsion production microfluidic device which includes: a first channel, including an entry port configured to inject a phase to be dispersed, a second channel, including an entry port configured to inject a continuous phase and an emulsion exit port, and at least one array of microchannels, a height of each of the microchannels being smaller than a height of the first channel; the second channel includes a first part connected to the outlet of each microchannel and at least a second part along the first part, the first part being between the array of microchannels and the second part, the first part having a height greater that the height of each microchannel, and the second part having a height greater than the height of the first part.

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