Mixing in microfluidic devices
US7347617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S366/03
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Mixing of liquids in a microfluidic device is accomplished by dispensing the liquids into a first chamber to produce combined liquid. The liquids are thereafter discharged through at least one capillary from the first chamber into a second chamber for complete mixing.
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