Microfluidic pump and valve structures and fabrication methods

Details Microfluidic pump and valve structures and fabrication methods Microfluidic pump and valve structures and fabrication methods

2005-10-03

2010-11-16

Rivell, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Flow affected by fluid contact, energy field or coanda effect

Means to regulate or vary operation of device

C417S383000, C417S395000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832429

ABSTRACT:
Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps.

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