Recirculating fluidic network and methods for using the same
US8168139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a variety of microfluidic devices and methods for conducting assays and syntheses. The devices include a solid substrate layer having a surface that is capable of attaching ligand and or anti-ligand, and an elastomeric layer attached to said surface. Preferred embodiments have deflectable membrane valves and pumps, for example, rotary pumps associated therewith.
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