Fluid handling – Processes – Involving pressure control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
Involving pressure control
C137S806000, C137S807000, C137S828000, C137S833000, C204S601000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11095374
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the flow of fluids through a microfluidic circuit and, more particularly, to methods of controlling the movement of fluid through a microfluidic circuit using one or more triggerable passive valves. In one embodiment of a method of controlling the flow of fluids through a microfluidic circuit according to the present invention, the microfluidic circuit includes a triggerable valve in series with a passive valve. In a further embodiment of a method of controlling the flow of fluids through a microfluidic circuit according to the present invention, the microfluidic circuit includes first and second triggerable valves in parallel.
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Chambers A. Michael
Lifescan Scotland Limited
Shay Bernard E.
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