One-directional microball valve for a microfluidic device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6817373
APP PUB NO 20040016898A1
SERIAL NO

10426587

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A microfluidic device that includes a micro ball valve is provided. The microball valve is capable of preventing or interrupting fluid flow through the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device can include a substrate layer, and a microfluidic pathway that includes the microball valve. Methods are provided for manipulating fluids using the microfluidic device.

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  • APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cox, David M Foster City, CA 65 2280
Harrold, Michael P San Mateo, CA 17 192
Mead, Dennis Campbell, CA 6 387

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