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Method of pumping fluid through a microfluidic device

US8652852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2011
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2031

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

Abstract

A method is provided for pumping fluid through a channel of a microfluidic device. The channel has an input port and an output port. The channel is filled with fluid and a pressure gradient is generated between the fluid at the input port and the fluid at the output port. As a result, fluid flows through the channel towards the output port.

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