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Piezo dispensing of a diagnostic liquid into microfluidic devices

US8361782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2008
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/118339
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Assays in which samples of biological fluids are dispensed into the inlet port of a microfluidic device are improved in the accuracy and repeatability by dispensing the biological sample and/or associated liquids in small droplets and at timed intervals to control the operation of the microfluidic device.

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