Microfluidic valve
US9295990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1692
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Microfluidic devices and in particular microfluidic devices incorporating a valve for selectively controlling the flow of a fluid within the microfluidic device are described. Specific examples of a microfluidic device are described, comprising a sacrificial valve, desirably one that is dissolvable on contact with a fluid or that is configured to disintegrate or dissolve on experiencing a predetermined pressure.
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