Fluidic cartridge for detecting chemicals in samples, in particular for performing biochemical analyses
US9180451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/11
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluidic cartridge for detecting chemicals, formed by a casing, hermetically housing an integrated device having a plurality of detecting regions to bind with target chemicals; part of a supporting element, bearing the integrated device; a reaction chamber, facing the detecting regions; a sample feeding hole and a washing feeding hole, self-sealingly closed; fluidic paths, which connect the sample feeding and washing feeding holes to the reaction chamber; and a waste reservoir, which may be fluidically connected to the reaction chamber by valve elements that may be controlled from outside. The integrated device is moreover connected to an interface unit carried by the supporting element, electrically connected to the integrated device and including at least one signal processing stage and external contact regions.
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