发明名称 |
Thermal transfer methods and structures for microfluidic systems |
摘要 |
<p>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.</p> |
申请公布号 |
AU2007336774(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.07.03 |
申请号 |
AU20070336774 |
申请日期 |
2007.12.21 |
申请人 |
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY |
发明人 |
CHRISTOPHER R. KOKAISEL;WILLIAM BEDINGHAM;JEFFREY C. PEDERSON |
分类号 |
B01L3/00;G01N21/07 |
主分类号 |
B01L3/00 |
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