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Microfluidic device with programmable switching elements

US12220697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2021
Grant dateFeb 11, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C2201/26
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Microfluidic devices having a circuit substrate with a control unit, a switching mechanism associated with a dielectrophoresis (DEP) electrode, and a memory unit are described. Switching instructions may be received, stored, and retrieved by the control unit and used to control the DEP electrode via the switching mechanism. Systems comprising the described microfluidic devices and methods of controlling the described microfluidic devices are included herein.

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