Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-20
2008-09-30
Olsen, Kaj K (Department: 1795)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus
C204S450000, C251S061100, C251S129060
Reexamination Certificate
active
07429317
ABSTRACT:
A non-Newtonian fluid is used in an electrokinetic device to produce electroosmotic flow therethrough. The nonlinear viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid allows the electrokinetic device to behave differently under different operating conditions, such as externally applied pressures and electric potentials. Electrokinetic devices can be used with a non-Newtonian fluid in a number of applications, including but not limited to electrokinetic pumps, flow controllers, diaphragm valves, and displacement systems.
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Eksigent Technologies LLC
Olsen Kaj K
Sheldon Mak Rose & Anderson PC
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