Methods and apparatus for in situ concentration and/or dilution of materials in microfluidic systems
US5869004A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is generally directed to methods, apparatus and systems for use in performing in situ dilution or concentration of a particular subject material in a microfluidic device or system. These methods and apparatus may generally be integrated with other microfluidic operations and/or systems, to perfom a number of different manipulations, wherein dilution or concentration, carried out within the context of the microfluidic device or system, is just one part.
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