Extended length microchannels for high density high throughput electrophoresis systems
US6153076A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N30/6095
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
High throughput electrophoresis systems which provide extended well-to-read distances on smaller substrates, thus compacting the overall systems. The electrophoresis systems utilize a high density array of microchannels for electrophoresis analysis with extended read lengths. The microchannel geometry can be used individually or in conjunction to increase the effective length of a separation channel while minimally impacting the packing density of channels. One embodiment uses sinusoidal microchannels, while another embodiment uses plural microchannels interconnected by a via. The extended channel systems can be applied to virtually any type of channel confined chromatography.
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