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Capillary stop

US8268260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2004
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K2099/0084
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A microfluidics system comprising a channel having an inlet (32) and an outlet (38); a first membrane (31) positioned between the inlet (32) and outlet (38) and comprising an aperture having a radius within the range 0.1 to 50 μm, the inlet (32) and the outlet (38) being in hydraulic communication with one another, such that a fluid can move along the channel from the inlet to the outlet.

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