MOVING MICRODROPLETS IN A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140227710A1
SERIAL NO

14255861

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The present invention relates to a system and method for moving samples, such as fluid, within a microfluidic system using a plurality of gas actuators for applying pressure at different locations within the microfluidic. The system includes a substrate which forms a fluid network through which fluid flows, and a plurality of gas actuators integral with the substrate. One such gas actuator is coupled to the network at a first location for providing gas pressure to move a microfluidic sample within the network. Another gas actuator is coupled to the network at a second location for providing gas pressure to further move at least a portion of the microfluidic sample within the network. A valve is coupled to the microfluidic network so that, when the valve is closed, it substantially isolates the second gas actuator from the first gas actuator.

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HANDYLAB INC1 BECTON DRIVE FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417-1880

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Handique, Kalyan Ypsilanti, US 234 15593
Parunak, Gene Saline, US 65 4159

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