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Method and apparatus for fluid dispersion

US8337778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2010
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microfluidic method and device for focusing and/or forming discontinuous sections of similar or dissimilar size in a fluid is provided. The device can be fabricated simply from readily-available, inexpensive material using simple techniques.

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