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Three-dimensional digital microfluidic system

US9421544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2013
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B2201/058
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A three-dimensional digital microfluidic system comprises a first plate with a first electrode, a second plate with a second electrode, and a microfluidic drop in between the first and the second electrode. The electrodes are able to be actuated in sequence such that the microfluidic drop is able to be transported. A bridge plate is able to be included.

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