Microfluidic devices, methods, and systems
US7198759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0683
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microfluidic assemblies, systems, and methods are provided for manipulating fluid samples. Assemblies include an elastically deformable cover layer and a less elastically deformable substrate. The methods include deforming the substrate through the cover layer so that when the cover layer rebounds a new communication results in the assembly between the cover layer and the substrate and/or so that a new barrier wall is formed. Systems for carrying out the methods are also provided.
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