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Microfluidic viscometer

US7040144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2002
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/1044
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Microfluidic devices, systems, and methods measure viscosity, flow times, and/or pressures, other flow characteristics within the channels, and the measured flow characteristics can be used to generate a desired flow. Multi-reservoir pressure modulator and pressure controller systems, electrokinetic systems and/or other fluid transport mechanisms can generate the flow, controllably mix fluids, and the like.

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