Microfluidic viscometer
US6681616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8158
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Microfluidic devices, systems, and methods measure viscosity, flow times, and/or other flow characteristics within the channels, and the measured flow characteristics can be used to generate a desired flow. Multi-reservoir pressure modulator and pressure controller systems, electrokinetic systems and/or other fluid transport mechanisms can generate the flow, controllably mix fluids, and the like.
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