Implementation of microfluidic components, including molecular fractionation devices, in a microfluidic system
US7094345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for integrating microfluidic components in a microfluidic system enables the microfluidic system to perform a selected microfluidic function. A capping module includes a microfluidic element for performing a microfluidic function. The capping module is stacked on a microfluidic substrate having microfluidic plumbing to incorporate the microfluidic function into the system. The microfluidic element may comprise a matrix having an affinity for selected molecules in a sample. The matrix binds, reacts with and/or retains the selected molecules without affecting other molecules in the sample.
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