Droplet actuator apparatus and system
US9446404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49945
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Droplet actuator apparatus and system are provided. An apparatus comprises: a microfluidics system having an insertion slot for insertion of a droplet actuator; a bottom plate against which the droplet actuator would slide when inserting the droplet actuator into the insertion slot; and means for forcing a substrate in the droplet actuator parallel to the bottom plate, wherein warpage in the substrate is corrected.
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