Switches for microfluidic systems
US9011798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A microfluidic system including a substrate in sheet form, at least one hydrophilic microfluidic channel supported on a surface of the substrate, and at least one functional component formed as part of the substrate for providing a functional component for the microfluidic channel wherein the functional component comprises at least one cut within the substrate for providing a switch or filter component for the microfluidic channel.
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