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APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROPELLING FLUIDS

  • US 20020124879A1
  • Filed: 01/08/2001
  • Published: 09/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for moving a fluid in a fluidics system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a flow channel having a first pressure level therein;

    providing at least one openable closed chamber in operative communication with said flow channel, said at least one openable closed chamber has a second pressure level therewithin, said second pressure level is lower than said first pressure level; and

    opening said at least one openable chamber for reducing the pressure within said flow channel to move a fluid disposed within said flow channel.

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