Microfluidic device initialization method, microfluidic device initialization apparatus and microfluidic device package

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PATENT NO 8636033
APP PUB NO 20110094591A1
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12757374

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In a method for initialization of a microfluidic device including a first substrate including a microfluidic channel disposed therein, a valve seat disposed in a microfluidic channel and protruding from the first substrate, and a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate and including a space formed therein and corresponding to the valve seat, and a polymer film disposed between the first and second substrates, the method includes separating the polymer film from a surface of the valve seat by applying a positive pressure into the microfluidic channel of the first substrate and applying a negative pressure into the space of the second substrate.

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD129 SAMSUNG-RO YEONGTONG-GU SUWON-SI GYEONGGI-DO 16677

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Jung, Won-jong Seongnam-si, KR 21 151
Kim, Jae-young Seoul, KR 118 817

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