Method and apparatus for trapping single particles in microfluidic channels
US8899102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1029
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for improving measurements of particle or cell characteristics, such as mass, in Suspended Microchannel Resonators (SMR's). Apparatus include in particular designs for trapping particles in SMR's for extended measurement periods. Methods include techniques to provide differential measurements by varying the fluid density for repeated measurements on the same particle or cell.
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