Control arrangement for microfluidic devices and related methods and systems
US8123192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1093
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Communication between microchannels of a microfluidic circuit is controlled through a combination between a membrane and a pin-actuated valve arrangement. The deformable membrane contributes to the formation of the surface of the microchannels. Alternatively, or in addition, the valve arrangement is operated through combination of the membrane with a control fluid. Systems, devices and methods based on such communication are shown. Also shown are methods to manufacture a system having a fluidic circuit and a control arrangement.
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