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Droplet actuator apparatus and system

US9446404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2012
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 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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