Microfluidic device including displaceable material trap,...

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2004-03-24

2008-11-18

Hopkins, Robert A (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

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07452509

ABSTRACT:
A microfluidic device is provided that can include at least one trap for receiving displaceable adhesion material displaced during a closing operation of a deformable valve. The trap can be formed as a recess or chamber in a substrate of the microfluidic device. A system including a deformer for opening such a valve is also provided as are methods of opening such a valve.

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