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Bidirectional flow centrifugal microfluidic devices

US6527432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2001
Grant dateMar 4, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/111666
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to methods and apparatus for performing microanalytic and microsynthetic analyses and procedures. The invention particularly provides microsystem platforms for achieving efficient mixing of one or a plurality of fluids on the surface of the platform when fluid flow is motivated by centripetal force produce by rotation.

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