Microfluidic device and method for operating thereof
US9737890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0433
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a microfluidic device which comprises a drive module and a microfluidic platform. The drive module further comprises a rotary unit and a vibration unit for driving the microfluidic platform, and the microfluidic platform further comprises multiple microfluidic elements for performing tests. The present invention also provides a method for operating a microfluidic device. The method comprises steps using the rotary unit and steps using the vibration unit to distribute sample in a microfluidic structure.
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