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US9103468B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9103468-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313828701-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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Microfluidic devices, along with their methods of formation and use, are provided. The microfluidic device can include a substrate with a main channel and a first auxiliary channel defined in the substrate's surface. The main channel has a main width of about 1000 μm or less. The first auxiliary channel intersects with the main channel at a first aperture defined in a first side wall of the main channel. A second auxiliary channel can intersect with the main channel at a second aperture defined in a second side wall of the main channel. A plurality of main channels and respective auxiliary channel(s) can be included on the surface.
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What is claimed: 1. A microfluidic device, comprising: a substrate having a surface, wherein a main channel and a first auxiliary channel are defined in the surface, the main channel having a main width of about 1000μm or less, wherein the first auxiliary channel intersects with the main channel at a first aperture defined in a first side wall of the main channel to define a first intersection, and wherein the first auxiliary channel terminates at the first intersection, and furth…
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- What does patent US9103468B2 cover?
- Microfluidic devices, along with their methods of formation and use, are provided. The microfluidic device can include a substrate with a main channel and a first auxiliary channel defined in the substrate's surface. The main channel has a main width of about 1000 μm or less. The first auxiliary channel intersects with the main channel at a first aperture defined in a first side wall of the mai…
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- Univ South Carolina
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- Primary CPC classification F16L9/006. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 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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