Microfluidic device with integrated stirring structure and manufacturing method thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9527726
APP PUB NO 20160090302A1
SERIAL NO

14963052

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A microfluidic device, comprising: a semiconductor body, having a first side and a second side, opposite to one another in a first direction; and at least one well, configured for containing a fluid, extending in the semiconductor body starting from the first side and being delimited at the bottom by a bottom surface. The microfluidic device further comprises a stirring structure integrated in the well at the bottom surface, the stirring structure including a first stirring portion coupled to the semiconductor body and provided with at least one first suspended beam configured for being moved in a second direction so as to generate, in use, agitation of the fluid present in said well.

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  • STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

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Conoci, Sabrina Tremestieri Etneo, IT 28 69
Ferrari, Paolo Gallarate, IT 90 925

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