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Method and apparatus for the mechanical actuation of valves in fluidic devices

US8480053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · US

Inventors

James R. Heath · South Pasadena, US
Michael Van Dam · Glendale, US
Arkadij M. Elizarov · Calabasas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2006
Grant date	Jul 9, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 1, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/8593
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Mechanical actuation of valves in flexible fluidic structures allows for the regulation of fluid flow. In accordance with the disclosure herein, a fluidic structure is provided wherein mechanical actuation is conferred using a pin to actuate a flexible layer to occlude fluid flow in a fluid channel.

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