Methods and systems for dispensing sub-microfluidic drops

Details Methods and systems for dispensing sub-microfluidic drops Methods and systems for dispensing sub-microfluidic drops

2004-08-02

2008-12-30

Gordon, Brian R. (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Including sample preparation

Volumetric liquid transfer

C422S105000, C073S863320, C073S864000, C239S690100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07470547

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates generally to dispensing of fluids and, in particular, to methods and systems for dispensing microfluidic or sub-microfluidic volumes of droplets of chemical, biological or other reagents or liquids. Embodiments of the invention have particular efficacy in accurately dispensing small drops having volumes from about 100 nL down into the picoliter range.

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