Microfluidic pumps and mixers driven by induced-charge electro-osmosis
US7691244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/086
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides devices and apparatuses comprising the same, for the mixing and pumping of relatively small volumes of fluid. Such devices utilize nonlinear electrokinetics as a primary mechanism for driving fluid flow. Methods of cellular analysis and high-throughput, multi-step product formation using, devices of this invention are described.
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