Microfluidic multi-splitter

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2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Flow affected by fluid contact, energy field or coanda effect

Structure of body of device

C422S105000, C422S105000, C204S601000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06845787

ABSTRACT:
A splitter for multi-layer microfluidic devices is provided. The splitter includes multiple forked channels defined in two or more device layers. The forked channels communicate fluidically at overlap regions. The overlap regions, in combination with symmetrical channel geometries balance the fluidic impedance in the system and promote even splitting.

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