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Microfluidic devices and methods

US6454924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2001
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.

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