Microfluidic multi-splitter
US6845787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2224
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A splitter for multi-layer microfluidic devices is provided. The splitter includes multiple forked channels defined in two or more device layers. The forked channels communicate fluidically at overlap regions. The overlap regions, in combination with symmetrical channel geometries balance the fluidic impedance in the system and promote even splitting.
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