Electrostatic actuation for management of flow in micro-total analysis systems (μ-TAS) and related method thereof
US8403294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87772
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an example, an apparatus, such as a microfluidic assembly, can include or can include using a channel including a valve seat, a valve film configured to adjust position with respect to the valve seat, and a first electrode configured to actuate the valve film electrostatically to adjust the position of the valve film to control a flow of a fluid in the channel laterally across the valve seat, the flow in a direction substantially parallel to the film.
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