Sampling device with immiscible fluid supply tube in counter-flow arrangement
US8697011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2200/0642
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for acquiring and/or dispensing a sample without introducing a gas into a microfluidic system, such as a liquid bridge system. An exemplary embodiment provides a sampling device including: a sampling member for acquiring or dispensing a sample; and a supply of a fluid that is immiscible with the sample; in which the device is configured to provide a continuous flow of immiscible fluid enveloping the sampling member.
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