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用于控制流体混合和输送的微流体系统

  • Patent Title: Microfluidic system for controlled fluid mixing and delivery
  • Patent Title (中): 用于控制流体混合和输送的微流体系统
  • Application No.: US10021457
    Application Date: 2001-12-12
  • Publication No.: US06622746B2
    Publication Date: 2003-09-23
  • Inventor: Zhihao YangGilbert A. Hawkins
  • Applicant: Zhihao YangGilbert A. Hawkins
  • Main IPC: F15C104
  • IPC: F15C104
Microfluidic system for controlled fluid mixing and delivery
Abstract:
A microfluidic system is provided for controlling delivery and mixing of thermally-responsive fluids. A plurality of microfluidic inlet channels open into a mixing chamber. A valve is associated with each of the inlet channels for controlling the flow of the thermally-responsive fluids through the inlet channels. The valves include a heater in thermal contact with at least a portion of the associated inlet channel, whereby the viscosity of the thermally-responsive fluids can selectively be controlled by heat to cause a change in flow of the thermally-responsive fluids through the inlet channels. A plurality of microfluidic outlet channels may be provided for transporting mixed fluids from the mixing chamber. A valve associated with each of the outlet channels controls the flow of the mixed thermally-responsive fluids through the outlet channels. These valves also include a heater in contact with at least a portion of the associated outlet channel, whereby said mixed thermally-responsive fluids can be directed from the mixing chamber selectively through each outlet channel.
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