Microfluidic device facilitating gas exchange, and methods of use and manufacture thereof
US9067179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for exchanging gas in a microfluidic device, and methods for preparing such microfluidic devices. The systems and methods can be used to transfer oxygen to blood to assist lung function in a patient.
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