Method for monitoring the environment within a microfluidic device
US7253003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for monitoring the environment within a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device includes a body defining a channel for accommodating flow of fluid therethrough. A monitor structure is disposed in the channel of the body in the flow of fluid. The monitor structure changes color and/or dimension in response to various parameters of the fluid having predetermined values.
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