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Method for causing fluid movement by centrifugal force

US6780240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2002
Grant dateAug 24, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1004
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microfluidic method is provided that comprises: taking a microfluidic device comprising a plurality of microvolumes; and causing movement of material in a same manner within the plurality of microvolumes by applying centrifugal forces to the material.

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