发明名称 |
THERMAL TRANSFER METHODS AND STRUCTURES FOR MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS |
摘要 |
Processing devices that include one or more process arrays with thermal transfer structures that can be used alone or in conjunction with gravity/rotation to transport fluids within a microfluidic system. The thermal transport function can be accomplished by changing the temperature of one or more chambers to create a vacuum to draw fluids in selected directions within the process array. The methods and apparatus of the present invention may provide the ability to move fluids in a direction that is against the direction of gravity or any centrifugal forces generated by rotating a processing device using the thermal transfer structures. In other words, fluids may be moved against the direction of gravity or towards the axis of rotation using the thermally-activated vacuum. |
申请公布号 |
KR20090094384(A) |
申请公布日期 |
2009.09.04 |
申请号 |
KR20097015249 |
申请日期 |
2007.12.21 |
申请人 |
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY |
发明人 |
BEDINGHAM WILLIAM;KOKAISEL CHRISTOPHER R.;PEDERSON JEFFREY C. |
分类号 |
G01N35/10;B01L3/00;C12M1/38;G01N35/02 |
主分类号 |
G01N35/10 |
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