Multiple fluid sample processor and system
US6485690B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Multiple fluid sample processors and systems for high throughput chemical synthesis and biological assays and/or processing. A multi-layered fluidic array having microchannels, reservoirs and reaction wells is subject to robotic and automated handling. A pressure pumping system is utilized for fluid delivery and control through the synthesis process. The sizes of the micro-sized channels, apertures, and valves are adjusted to optimize fluid distribution and channel filling. The fluid sample processors can be grouped together in a microtiter format to increase the speed, quantity and efficiency of the processing.
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