Modular microfluidic systems
US6827095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/5283
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular microfluidic system includes a plurality of discrete microfluidic modules each capable of performing at least one operation and at least one microfluidic coupling device for fluidically coupling the modules to perform a sequence of operations. The microfluidic modules and coupling devices may be constructed according to various techniques. In one embodiment, coupling devices are fabricated from multiple layers and each include a fluidic inlet port, a fluidic outlet port, and at least one sandwiched stencil layer having a microfluidic channel formed therein. Also described are integrated microfluidic systems and methods capable of performing various sequences of operations.
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