Structured surfaces with controlled flow resistance
US7412938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24355
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus comprising a substrate having a surface configured to accommodate a fluid thereover. A plurality of fluid-support-structures are on the surface. Each of the fluid-support-structures has at least one dimension of less than one millimeter. A well in the substrate has an opening on the surface. A medium is locatable between the plurality of fluid-support-structures and in the well. The medium located between the fluid-support-structures is in communication with the medium in the well.
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