Handheld device for electrophysiological analysis
US9581562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0487
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handheld device for analysis of electrophysiological properties of a cellular membrane ion channel in an ion channel containing lipid cellular membrane includes a handheld body with a pump, an electronic controller, and a disposable pipette tip including a pathway for fluid. The pathway connects an open end of the pipette tip to an analysis substrate in the pipette tip. The substrate is adapted to transmit an electrical current through the ion channel. The handheld body and the disposable pipette tip are configured to releasably attach the pipette tip to the body, to provide a hydraulic connection between the pump and the pathway, and to provide an electric connection between the electronic controller and at least one of the electrodes of the substrate. The electronic controller of the handheld body is configured to operate the assembled device for microfluidic analysis of aspirated fluid.
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