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Devices and methods for programmable microscale manipulation of fluids

  • US 20050109396A1
  • Filed: 12/04/2003
  • Published: 05/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for processing fluids comprising:

  • a first substrate comprising a plurality of first fluidic components;

    a second substrate comprising a plurality of second fluidic components corresponding to the first fluidic components;

    a material layer separating the plurality of first fluidic components from the plurality of second fluidic components; and

    electromagnetic generating means for generating a selected electromagnetic radiation for directing onto the layer of material at a position corresponding to a portion of the layer located between at least a pair of corresponding fluidic components from the plurality of first fluidic components and the plurality of second fluidic components said selected electromagnetic radiation causing perforation of the material layer at the position allowing fluid communication between at least a pair of fluidic components.

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