Packaging of microfluidic devices
US7435381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2509/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microfluidic device containing liquid reagents having an extended shelf life contains the liquid reagents in micro-reservoirs that limit the escape of moisture to less than 10% over the shelf life of the device. The micro-reservoir preferably is made of polypropylene and covered with a metallized plastic film.
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