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Arbitrarily shaped, deep sub-wavelength acoustic manipulation for microparticle and cell patterning

US12280372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2020
Grant dateApr 22, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0439
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a near-field acoustic platform capable of synthesizing high resolution, arbitrarily shaped energy potential wells. A thin and viscoelastic membrane is utilized to modulate acoustic wavefront on a deep, sub-wavelength scale by suppressing the structural vibration selectively on the platform. This new acoustic wavefront modulation mechanism is powerful for manufacturing complex biologic products.

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