Microfluidic devices and methods

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2003-06-24

2008-10-21

Sines, Brian J (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

C422S050000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S063000, C422S068100, C422S081000, C422S082000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C436S043000, C436S052000, C436S053000, C436S094000, C436S177000, C436S180000, C435S283100, C435S287100, C435S287200, C435S287300, C435S287800, C435S287900, C435S288400, C435S288500, C435S288700

Reexamination Certificate

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07438856

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.

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