Microfluidic valve having improved tolerance to particles
US9903508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K2099/0094
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention describes a valve for controlling the passage of a microfluidic system. Said valve comprises a first valve element (103) and a second valve element (104, 105) with respective first and second contact surfaces which are placed opposite to each other in such a way as to control a fluid flow through said passage. Said first valve element comprising a flexible part and a rigid part.
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