Efficient compound distribution in microfluidic devices

Microfluidic devices are provided having units of 8-fold symmetry comprising 8 assay units, where a reservoir provides a common component to 8 assay units. The units can be compactly formed in a substrate to provide the ability to perform a large number of assays within a small area. The microfluidi...

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Main Author BOONE TRAVIS
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.11.2004
Edition7
Subjects
CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:Microfluidic devices are provided having units of 8-fold symmetry comprising 8 assay units, where a reservoir provides a common component to 8 assay units. The units can be compactly formed in a substrate to provide the ability to perform a large number of assays within a small area. The microfluidic devices find use in operations, such as assays, DNA sequence detection, etc. Various formats can be used to have the microfluidic device interrelate with microtiter well plates. Methods are provided for monitoring the flow rates/velocities of assay components and streams for comparison of results in different assay units and/or to modify the conditions to change the flow rates in particular channels.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20000648181