Microfluidic devices and related methods and systems
US7814928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8376
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microfluidic assembly comprising a replaceable microfluidic circuit and a thermal unit, the microfluidic circuit adapted to contact the thermal unit by contact between one or more membranes in the microfluidic circuit and the at least one temperature controlling element in the thermal unit to achieve temperature control of a substance or substances inside one or more fluidic compartments in the microfluidic circuit. A related method to control temperature and/or physical state of a substance in the fluidic compartments and related testing systems are also described.
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