Agitating – By vibration
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-12
2005-07-12
Soohoo, Tony G. (Department: 1723)
Agitating
By vibration
C366S208000, C366S332000, C366S348000, C366S349000, C366SDIG003
Reexamination Certificate
active
06916113
ABSTRACT:
A device for mixing fluids is provided. The device is comprised of a substrate containing a first mixing feature that terminates at a first opening located on a surface of the substrate and a cover plate containing a second mixing feature that terminates at a second opening located on a surface of the cover plate. Also provided is a means for producing relative sliding motion between the cover plate and substrate surfaces. The substrate and cover plate surfaces are maintained in fluid-tight contact with each other such that relative sliding motion between the first and second mixing features induces fluid mixing through the first and second openings when fluid is present in the mixing features. Also provided is a method for mixing fluids. The device and method are particularly suited for microfluidic applications.
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Brennen Reid A.
Van de Goor Tom
Agilent Technologie,s Inc.
Soohoo Tony G.
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