Integrated solid-phase hydrophilic matrix circuits and micro-arrays
US7201833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to analytical devices and micro-arrays with integral fluidic inputs and outputs. The devices are constructed from planar solid-phase hydrophilic matrix circuits containing dry chemical reagents overlaying integral electro-kinetic pumping electrodes. The hydrophilic matrix circuits are enclosed within a gas permeable electrical insulator. The devices are for use in micro-scale bio-analysis, mixture separation and reaction.
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