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Microfluidics delivery systems

US9044781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2012
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0324
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of dispensing a small amount of liquid onto a work piece includes in some embodiments known providing a microscopic channel for the liquid to flow from the nanodispenser. In some embodiments, dispensing the liquid includes dispensing the liquid using a nanodispenser have at least one slit extending to the tip. Some methods include controlling the rate of evaporation or the rate of liquid flow to establish an equilibrium producing a bubble of a desired size.

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