Passive components for micro-fluidic flow profile shaping and related method thereof
US8220493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24562
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to microfluidic systems and methods for controlling the flow of fluid using passive components engineered into the microchannels. These passive flow components include fluidic diodes, fluidic capacitors, and fluidic inductors. Various fluidic circuits are provided to control fluid flow including fluid rectifiers, fluid band pass filters, and fluid timers.
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