Manipulation of microparticles in microfluidic systems
US6632655B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/143333
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Arrays of flowable or fixed particle sets are used in microfluidic systems for performing assays and modifying hydrodynamic flow. Also provided are assays utilizing flowable or fixed particle sets within a microfluidic system, as well as kits, apparatus and integrated systems comprising arrays and array members.
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