PLASMA TREATING OF A CHEMICAL SPECIES

    公开(公告)号:AU2003238261A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-19

    申请号:AU2003238261

    申请日:2003-06-18

    Applicant: MOTOROLA INC

    Abstract: A method of treating a first chemical species in a gas using a plasma, the method including the steps of providing an array of micro-scale cavity discharge devices capable of sustaining the plasma where the first chemical species is capable of flowing proximate to the array of micro-scale cavity discharge devices, wherein the first chemical species is converted to a second chemical species within the plasma.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING POLARIZABLE ANALYTES VIA DIELECTROPHORESIS

    公开(公告)号:AU2003268016A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-09

    申请号:AU2003268016

    申请日:2003-07-22

    Applicant: MOTOROLA INC

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods for manipulating polarizable analytes via dielectrophoresis to allow for improved detection of target analytes. Microfluidic devices are configured such that the application of a voltage between field-generating electrodes results in the generation of an asymmetric electric field within the device. Some embodiments of the invention provide a physical constriction, and electrically floating conductive material or a combination of the two techniques to generating an asymmetrical field. Using dielectrophoresis, target analytes are concentrated or separated from contaminant analytes and transported to a detection module.

    NEAR-FIELD TRANSFORM SPECTROSCOPY

    公开(公告)号:AU2003265784A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-17

    申请号:AU2003265784

    申请日:2003-04-17

    Applicant: MOTOROLA INC

    Abstract: An exemplary system and method for detecting at least one analyte in a sample comprises inter alia a source of radiation (300), a near-field aperture array (315), a chromatographic field (330), a detector (350), and a data processor (370). Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve detection of any sub-diffraction-limited scale phenomena. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention representatively provide for improved S/N, increased sample throughput, refined spectral resolution and enhanced detection sensitivity.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING POLARIZABLE ANALYTES VIA DIELECTROPHORESIS
    6.
    发明公开
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING POLARIZABLE ANALYTES VIA DIELECTROPHORESIS 审中-公开
    VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM MANIPULIEREN POLARISIERBARER ANALYTE BER DIELEKTROPHORESE

    公开(公告)号:EP1540321A4

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-14

    申请号:EP03748967

    申请日:2003-07-22

    Applicant: MOTOROLA INC

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods for manipulating polarizable analytes via dielectrophoresis to allow for improved detection of target analytes. Microfluidic devices (405) are configured such that the application of a voltage between field-generating electrodes (420, 421) results in the generation of an asymmetric electric field within the device (405). Some embodiments of the invention provide a physical constriction (410), and electrically floating conductive material (430) or a combination of the two techniques to generate an asymmetrical field. Using dielectrophoresis, target analytes are concentrated or separated from contaminant analytes and transported to a detection module (440).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于通过介电泳操纵可极化分析物以允许改善对靶分析物的检测的装置和方法。 微流体装置(405)被配置成使得在场产生电极(420,421)之间施加电压导致装置(405)内产生不对称电场。 本发明的一些实施例提供物理收缩(410)和电浮动导电材料(430)或两种技术的组合以产生不对称场。 使用介电电泳,目标分析物被浓缩或与污染物分析物分离并被传送到检测模块(440)。

    ELECTRO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:AU2002360476A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-30

    申请号:AU2002360476

    申请日:2002-12-05

    Applicant: MOTOROLA INC

    Abstract: An electrochemical analysis device and method for analyzing biomolecular samples, including a means for holding a sample on a substrate platform, a thermal sensor, a biosensor formed having a specific spatial resolution as related to the thermal sensor, and a means for providing radiation to the biomolecular sample. The means for holding the sample, the thermal sensor, the biosensor, and the means for providing radiation all three-dimensionally integrated with the substrate platform, thereby defining a compact biomolecular analysis device having a volume resolution of less than 50 micro liters. During operation, radiation is provided to the biomolecular sample to provide for a constant temperature at which hybridization of the biomolecules takes place. The temperature of the biomolecular sample is monitored and controlled by the integrated thermal sensor and the integrated heater. Once hybridization takes place, the change in electric condition (e.g. voltage, current and/or power) is recorded and identification of the molecule within biomolecular sample is made by utilizing an exterior reader.

    PHASE MIXING
    9.
    发明申请
    PHASE MIXING 审中-公开
    相混

    公开(公告)号:WO2004101160A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-02

    申请号:PCT/US2004014969

    申请日:2004-05-13

    CPC classification number: B01F13/0076

    Abstract: An exemplary system and method for providing substantially uniform mixing of fluid phases, wherein the frequency of operation, flow velocities and/or device dimensions generally correspond to otherwise substantially diffusion limited applications, is disclosed as comprising inter alia: a mixing chamber; a plurality of electrodes (150) for generating an electric field; an electromagnet (200) for generating a magnetic field; and a controller for oscillating the electric field and the magnetic field in order to produce a periodic frequency-difference phase cycling of the electric and magnetic fields. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve mixing operation in any diffusion limited application. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention representatively provide for efficient mixing of fluid phases at relatively high frequencies and may be readily integrated with existing micro-scale technologies for the improvement of device package form factors, weights and other manufacturing and/or device performance metrics.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供流体相的基本上均匀混合的示例性系统和方法,其中操作频率,流速和/或装置尺寸通常对应于基本上扩散受限的应用,其特征在于包括:混合室; 用于产生电场的多个电极(150); 用于产生磁场的电磁体(200); 以及用于振荡电场和磁场的控制器,以便产生电场和磁场的周期性的频差相位循环。 公开的特征和规格可以被不同地控制,适应或以其他方式任意地修改以改善任何扩散限制应用中的混合操作。 本发明的示例性实施例代表性地提供了在相对高的频率下有效地混合流体相,并且可以容易地与现有的微尺度技术集成以改进装置包装形状因子,重量以及其它制造和/或装置性能度量。

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