Fluid handling – Systems – With flow control means for branched passages
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
With flow control means for branched passages
C251S061100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06929030
ABSTRACT:
A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate.
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Adams Mark L.
Chou Hou-Pu
Hansen Carl L.
Liu Jian
Quake Stephen R.
California Institute of Technology
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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