Microfluidic devices and uses thereof in biochemical processes
US7015030B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2260/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a microfluidic device comprising a microfluidic substrate comprising at least one pathway for sample flow; and at least one thermal transfer member which is capable of cycling between at least two temperatures. The thermal transfer member is adapted to heat at least a portion of the sample pathway while a sample is flowing along said at least a portion of said sample pathway. Provided also are methods of carrying out biochemical protocols using such a device.
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