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Micro-device and methods for disrupting cells

US8859272B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2011
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M47/06
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A micro-device for disrupting cells includes a first chamber in which the cells are disrupted, a second chamber which is pressurized and depressurized, a flexible membrane which separates the first chamber and the second chamber and is vibrated by pressuring and depressurizing the second chamber, and a micro-unit confined in the first chamber, where the micro-unit disrupts the cells in the first chamber

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