Pumpless microfluidics
US6743399B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microfluidic device which operates without the need for an external power source. The device includes a body structure, at least one microscale channel within the structure, a port for introducing fluid into the channel, and a power source internal to the structure for propelling the fluid through the channel. Various structures are described which embody the invention.
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