Enhanced microfluidic valves for media diagnostics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9687846
APP PUB NO 20140295533A1
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14216503

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The invention provides a micro-fluidic device that includes a pre-loaded sample that begins to flow only when a sample is provided in the device. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a micro-fluidic device including at least two paper flow path layers providing fluid flow in substantially parallel planar directions, and at least one valve positioned between the at least two paper flow paths, wherein the at least one valve for providing flow in a direction that is orthogonal to the substantially planar directions.

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  • COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION;RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION, STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

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Anagnostopoulos, Constantine North Kingstown, US 6 40
Chen, Hong South Kingstown, US 365 4091
Cogswell, Jeremy Johnston, US 10 29
Faghri, Mohammad East Greenwich, US 1 2

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