Electrostatic actuation for management of flow in...

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2005-10-13

2011-11-15

Fristoe, Jr., John (Department: 3753)

Valves and valve actuation

Electrically actuated valve

Having element dimensionally responsive to field

C251S057000, C251S061200

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056881

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to microfluidic devices, and in particular, flow management in such devices. In particular, the present invention provides an electrostatic valve for flow manipulation in a microfluidic device. The valve of the present invention sits on a valve seat in a microchannel and deflects away from the valve seat by electrostatic actuation to assume an opened configuration to allow fluid flow.

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