Composite polymer microfluidic control device

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2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Krishnamurthy, Ramesh (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Line condition change responsive valves

Direct response valves

C264S031000, C422S068100, C251S368000

Reexamination Certificate

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10666466

ABSTRACT:
A device for microfluidic control comprising a regulator that is moveable in a conduit where the regulator is a composite polymer formed from a composite mixture comprising a polymerizable precursor and a particulate filler.

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