公开(公告)号：US09840732B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US13899397

申请日：2013-05-21

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Megan Anderson ,  Peilin Chen ,  Brian Fowler ,  Fiona Kaper ,  Ronald Lebofsky ,  Andrew May

IPC: C12Q1/68 ,  C12P19/34 ,  C12M1/34 ,  C12M3/00 ,  C07H21/02 ,  C07H21/04 ,  C07H21/00 ,  B01D15/08

CPC classification number: C12Q1/6813 ,  B01D15/08 ,  C12Q1/6806 ,  C12Q2563/159 ,  C12Q2563/179 ,  C12Q2565/629

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention provides methods and devices for assaying single particles in a population of particles, wherein at least two parameters are measured for each particle. One or more parameters can be measured while the particles are in the separate reaction volumes. Alternatively or in addition, one or more parameters can be measured in a later analytic step, e.g., where reactions are carried out in the separate reaction volumes and the reaction products are recovered and analyzed. In particular embodiments, one or more parameter measurements are carried out “in parallel,” i.e., essentially simultaneously in the separate reaction volumes.

公开(公告)号：US20170349934A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15590998

申请日：2017-05-09

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Andrew May ,  Peilin Chen ,  Jun Wang ,  Fiona Kaper ,  Megan Anderson

IPC: C12Q1/68 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00

CPC classification number: C12Q1/6806 ,  B01L3/50273 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L7/52 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0864 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  B01L2400/0655 ,  C12Q1/686 ,  C12Q2525/155 ,  C12Q2525/161 ,  C12Q2527/143 ,  C12Q2535/122 ,  C12Q2549/119 ,  C12Q2563/179 ,  C12Q2565/629

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention provides amplification methods in which nucleotide tag(s) and, optionally, a barcode nucleotide sequence are added to target nucleotide sequences. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a microfluidic device that includes a plurality of first input lines and a plurality of second input lines. The microfluidic device also includes a plurality of sets of first chambers and a plurality of sets of second chambers. Each set of first chambers is in fluid communication with one of the plurality of first input lines. Each set of second chambers is in fluid communication with one of the plurality of second input lines. The microfluidic device further includes a plurality of first pump elements in fluid communication with a first portion of the plurality of second input lines and a plurality of second pump elements in fluid communication with a second portion of the plurality of second input lines.

公开(公告)号：US20170321249A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：US15495695

申请日：2017-04-24

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Marc A. Unger ,  Geoffrey Richard Facer ,  Barry Clerkson ,  Christopher G. Cesar ,  Neil Switz

IPC: C12Q1/68 ,  G02B21/16 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N27/447 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G02B21/36 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00

CPC classification number: C12Q1/686 ,  B01J2219/00576 ,  B01J2219/00704 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L7/52 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/8483 ,  G01N27/44721 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  G02B21/16 ,  G02B21/36

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.

公开(公告)号：US09663821B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14960754

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Marc A. Unger ,  Geoffrey Richard Facer ,  Barry Clerkson ,  Christopher G. Cesar ,  Neil Switz

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N15/06 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N27/447 ,  G02B21/16 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G02B21/36 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00

CPC classification number: C12Q1/686 ,  B01J2219/00576 ,  B01J2219/00704 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L7/52 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/8483 ,  G01N27/44721 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  G02B21/16 ,  G02B21/36

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20160250639A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15150062

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Naga Gopi Devaraju ,  Marc A. Unger

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G01N35/00

CPC classification number: B01L3/502738 ,  B01L3/502707 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L2200/14 ,  B01L2300/023 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0861 ,  B01L2300/0864 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/123 ,  B01L2300/14 ,  B01L2400/0605 ,  B01L2400/0633 ,  B01L2400/0655 ,  F17D3/00 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G01N2035/00247 ,  Y10T137/7762

Abstract: A microfluidic system includes a substrate, a set of input ports coupled to the substrate, and a set of output ports coupled to the substrate. The microfluidic system also includes a microfluidic processing system coupled to the substrate and including a plurality of processing sites. The microfluidic processing system is coupled to the set of input ports and the set of output ports. The microfluidic system further includes one or more microfluidic logic devices coupled to the substrate and operable to control at least a portion of the microfluidic processing system.

Abstract translation: 微流体系统包括衬底，耦合到衬底的一组输入端口以及耦合到衬底的一组输出端口。 微流体系统还包括耦合到衬底并且包括多个处理位点的微流体处理系统。 微流体处理系统耦合到一组输入端口和一组输出端口。 微流体系统还包括一个或多个微流体逻辑器件，其耦合到衬底并可操作以控制至少一部分微流体处理系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160236195A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15135355

申请日：2016-04-21

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Antoine Daridon

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G02B21/32 ,  G01N33/483

CPC classification number: C12M1/34 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L3/502746 ,  B01L3/502753 ,  B01L3/502761 ,  B01L2200/0636 ,  B01L2200/0647 ,  B01L2200/0652 ,  B01L2200/0668 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/06 ,  B01L2300/0636 ,  B01L2300/0645 ,  B01L2300/0681 ,  B01L2300/0861 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2300/088 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2300/0893 ,  B01L2300/123 ,  B01L2400/0409 ,  B01L2400/0415 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  B01L2400/0622 ,  B01L2400/0655 ,  C12M21/06 ,  C12M23/16 ,  G01N15/1484 ,  G01N33/4833 ,  G01N2015/008 ,  G01N2015/0288 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1493 ,  G02B21/32

Abstract: The invention provides systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for the micro fluidic manipulation and/or detection of particles, such as cells and/or beads. The invention provides systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for the microfluidic manipulation and/or analysis of particles, such as cells, viruses, organelles, beads, and/or vesicles. The invention also provides micro fluidic mechanisms for carrying out these manipulations and analyses.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于微流体操纵和/或检测颗粒例如细胞和/或珠粒的装置，方法和试剂盒的系统。 本发明提供了用于微粒操作和/或分析颗粒例如细胞，病毒，细胞器，珠粒和/或囊泡的装置，方法和试剂盒的系统。 本发明还提供用于进行这些操作和分析的微流体机构。

公开(公告)号：US20160129442A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14875418

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Tim Woudenberg ,  Jing Wang ,  Hou-Pu Chou

IPC: B01L3/00

CPC classification number: B01L3/502715 ,  B01F13/0059 ,  B01F13/0094 ,  B01F13/1013 ,  B01F13/1022 ,  B01J2219/00317 ,  B01J2219/00479 ,  B01J2219/00585 ,  B01L3/5025 ,  B01L3/502723 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L3/502746 ,  B01L7/52 ,  B01L2200/027 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2300/0829 ,  B01L2300/0861 ,  B01L2300/0864 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/0877 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2300/123 ,  B01L2300/1805 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  B01L2400/0605 ,  B01L2400/0655 ,  B01L2400/082 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G01N1/28 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W76/30

Abstract: Microfluidic devices are described that include a rigid base layer, and an elastomeric layer on the base layer. The elastomeric layer may include at least part of a fluid channel for transporting a liquid reagent, and a vent channel that accepts gas diffusing through the elastomeric layer from the flow channel and vents it out of the elastomeric layer. The devices may also include a mixing chamber fluidly connected to the fluid channel, and a control channel overlapping with a deflectable membrane that defines a portion of the flow channel, where the control channel may be operable to change a rate at which the liquid reagent flows through the fluid channel. The devices may further include a rigid plastic layer on the elastomeric layer.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括刚性基层和基层上的弹性体层的微流体装置。 弹性体层可以包括用于输送液体试剂的流体通道的至少一部分，以及排气通道，其接纳从流动通道穿过弹性体层扩散的气体并将其从弹性体层排出。 装置还可以包括流体连接到流体通道的混合室，以及与限定流动通道的一部分的可偏转膜重叠的控制通道，其中控制通道可操作以改变液体试剂流动的速率 通过流体通道。 所述装置还可包括弹性体层上的刚性塑料层。

公开(公告)号：US09316331B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14091342

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Geoffrey Facer ,  Brian Fowler ,  Emerson Cheung Quan ,  Marc Unger

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G05D11/02 ,  F16K99/00 ,  B01F5/02 ,  B01F13/00 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  G01N21/75 ,  F16K3/00 ,  G01N21/03

CPC classification number: F16K99/0015 ,  B01F5/02 ,  B01F13/0059 ,  B01L3/502707 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/0627 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0874 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2300/123 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  B01L2400/0638 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  C12Q1/686 ,  F16K99/0026 ,  F16K99/0059 ,  F16K2099/008 ,  F16K2099/0084 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  Y10T137/0329 ,  Y10T137/2164 ,  Y10T137/2169 ,  Y10T137/2559 ,  Y10T137/2655 ,  Y10T137/2688 ,  Y10T137/87249

Abstract: Multilevel microfluidic devices include a control line that can simultaneously actuate valves for both sample and reagent lines. Microfluidic devices are configured to contain a first reagent in a first chamber and a second reagent in a second chamber, where either or both of the first and second reagents are contained at a desired or selected pressure. Operation of a microfluidic device includes transmitting second reagent from the second chamber to the first chamber, for mixing or contact with the first reagent. Microfluidic device features such as channels, valves, chambers, can be at least partially contained, embedded, or formed by or within one or more layers or levels of an elastomeric block.

公开(公告)号：US20150185118A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14477642

申请日：2014-09-04

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Martin Pieprzyk ,  Geoff Facer ,  Timothy Woudenberg ,  Brian Fowler

IPC: G01N1/28

CPC classification number: G01N1/28 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L7/52 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/0874 ,  B01L2300/123 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  B01L2400/0655 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  C12Q1/686 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  Y10T137/7793 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved microfluidic devices and related apparatus, systems, and methods. Methods are provided for reducing mixing times during use of microfluidic devices. Microfluidic devices and related methods of manufacturing are provided with increased manufacturing yield rates. Improved apparatus and related systems are provided for supplying controlled pressure to microfluidic devices. Methods and related microfluidic devices are provided for reducing dehydration of microfluidic devices during use. Microfluidic devices and related methods are provided with improved sample to reagent mixture ratio control. Microfluidic devices and systems are provided with improved resistance to compression fixture pressure induced failures. Methods and systems for conducting temperature controlled reactions using microfluidic devices are provided that reduce condensation levels within the microfluidic device. Methods and systems are provided for improved fluorescent imaging of microfluidic devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了改进的微流体装置和相关装置，系统和方法。 提供了减少使用微流体装置期间的混合时间的方法。 微流控装置和相关的制造方法具有提高的制造产率。 提供改进的装置和相关系统用于向微流体装置提供受控的压力。 提供了方法和相关的微流体装置，用于在使用过程中减少微流体装置的脱水。 微流控装置和相关方法提供了改进的样品与试剂混合比控制。 微流体装置和系统具有改进的抗压缩夹具压力引起的故障的阻力。 提供了使用微流体装置进行温度控制反应的方法和系统，其减少微流体装置内的冷凝水平。 提供了用于改进微流体装置的荧光成像的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140378352A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14188660

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Fluidigm Corporation

Inventor： Antoine Daridon

IPC: B01L3/00

CPC classification number: C12M1/34 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L3/502746 ,  B01L3/502753 ,  B01L3/502761 ,  B01L2200/0636 ,  B01L2200/0647 ,  B01L2200/0652 ,  B01L2200/0668 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/06 ,  B01L2300/0636 ,  B01L2300/0645 ,  B01L2300/0681 ,  B01L2300/0861 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2300/088 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2300/0893 ,  B01L2300/123 ,  B01L2400/0409 ,  B01L2400/0415 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  B01L2400/0622 ,  B01L2400/0655 ,  C12M21/06 ,  C12M23/16 ,  G01N15/1484 ,  G01N33/4833 ,  G01N2015/008 ,  G01N2015/0288 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1493 ,  G02B21/32

Abstract: The invention provides systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for the microfluidic manipulation and/or detection of particles, such as cells and/or beads. The invention provides systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for the microfluidic manipulation and/or analysis of particles, such as cells, viruses, organelles, beads, and/or vesicles. The invention also provides microfluidic mechanisms for carrying out these manipulations and analyses. These mechanisms may enable controlled input, movement/positioning, retention/localization, treatment, measurement, release, and/or output of particles. Furthermore, these mechanisms may be combined in any suitable order and/or employed for any suitable number of times within a system. Accordingly, these combinations may allow particles to be sorted, cultured, mixed, treated, and/or assayed, among others, as single particles, mixed groups of particles, arrays of particles, heterogeneous particle sets, and/or homogeneous particle sets, among others, in series and/or in parallel. In addition, these combinations may enable microfluidic systems to be reused. Furthermore, these combinations may allow the response of particles to treatment to be measured on a shorter time scale than was previously possible. Therefore, systems of the invention may allow a broad range of cell and particle assays, such as drug screens, cell characterizations, research studies, and/or clinical analyses, among others, to be scaled down to microfluidic size. Such scaled-down assays may use less sample and reagent, may be less labor intensive, and/or may be more informative than comparable macrofluidic assays.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于微流体操纵和/或检测诸如细胞和/或珠粒的装置，方法和试剂盒的系统。 本发明提供了用于微粒操作和/或分析颗粒例如细胞，病毒，细胞器，珠粒和/或囊泡的装置，方法和试剂盒的系统。 本发明还提供用于进行这些操作和分析的微流体机理。 这些机制可以实现颗粒的控制输入，运动/定位，保留/定位，处理，测量，释放和/或输出。 此外，这些机制可以以任何合适的顺序组合和/或在系统内任何适当次数使用。 因此，这些组合可以允许将粒子分类，培养，混合，处理和/或测定为单粒子，粒子的混合组，粒子阵列，非均匀粒子组和/或均匀粒子组，其中 其他，串联和/或并行。 此外，这些组合可以使微流体系统能够重复使用。 此外，这些组合可以允许在比以前可能的更短的时间尺度上测量颗粒对治疗的反应。 因此，本发明的系统可以允许广泛范围的细胞和颗粒测定，例如药物筛选，细胞特征化，研究研究和/或临床分析等，以缩小到微流体大小。 这种按比例缩小的测定可能使用较少的样品和试剂，可能较少的劳动密集型和/或可能比可比较的大流控测定更具信息性。