Measuring device and method for measuring characteristics of cells
US12292372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1495
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a measuring device (10) for measuring physical characteristics of cells. The device (10) comprises: a microfluidic chip (20) provided with a flow channel (22) for allowing cells to flow through; a manipulator (24) configured to apply deformation force to a cell in a continuous flow; and a sensor (26) configured to sense a physical characteristic of the cell. The manipulator (24) and the sensor (26) are configured to define a width (W2) of the flow channel (22) as a gap formed between them. The manipulator (24) is configured to apply the deformation force to the cell by compressing the cell against the sensor (26).
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