Droplet generation for droplet-based assays
US9500664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/494
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, including method and apparatus, for generating droplets suitable for droplet-based assays. The disclosed systems may include either one-piece or multi-piece droplet generation components configured to form sample-containing droplets by merging aqueous, sample-containing fluid with a background emulsion fluid such as oil, to form an emulsion of sample-containing droplets suspended in the background fluid. In some cases, the disclosed systems may include channels or other suitable mechanisms configured to transport the sample-containing droplets to an outlet region, so that subsequent assay steps may be performed.
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