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Microdevice and method for detecting a characteristic of a fluid

US6794197B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2001
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microdevice for supporting a flowing fluid is disclosed. In one embodiment, the microdevice includes a substrate and a pair of generally parallel, spaced wall members on the substrate. At least one of the wall members includes a pair of structures defining an opening.

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