Valve unit, microfluidic device with the valve unit, and microfluidic substrate
US9011795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are a valve unit and a microfluidic device including the valve unit. The valve unit includes: a valve substance container containing a valve substance, the valve substance including a phase change material that is solid at ambient temperature and melts by absorbing energy; a valve connection path connecting the valve substance container to a channel forming a fluid passage; and a pair of drain chambers formed along the channel at both sides of the valve connection path.
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