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Programmable fluidic processors
US8974652B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8974652-B2 |
| Application number | US-14049905-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | May 28, 2004 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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Disclosed are apparatuses, systems, and methods for programmable fluidic processors. In one embodiment, the invention involves manipulating droplets across a reaction surface of the processor substantially contact-free of any surfaces. The reaction surface and the electrodes of the processor may include a coating repelling the droplets. Further, the present invention provides for a suitable suspending medium for repelling droplets away from fixed surfaces.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus, comprising: a suspending medium comprising a plurality of droplets; a reaction surface providing an interaction site for the plurality of droplets; at least one electrode coupled to the reaction surface, the at least one electrode comprising an insulating coating for preventing contact between the plurality of droplets and the at least one electrode; and a controller coupled to the at least one electrode for providing dielectrophore…
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- What does patent US8974652B2 cover?
- Disclosed are apparatuses, systems, and methods for programmable fluidic processors. In one embodiment, the invention involves manipulating droplets across a reaction surface of the processor substantially contact-free of any surfaces. The reaction surface and the electrodes of the processor may include a coating repelling the droplets. Further, the present invention provides for a suitable sus…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gascoyne Peter R C, Vykoukal Jody, Schwartz Jon, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B03C5/026. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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