Fluid despensing methods, systems and devices
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1. A fluid dispensing device comprising a surface, the surface comprising:
- a recessed collection point;
a first recessed reservoir, including a first narrow outlet, for holding a fluid;
a first dam positioned between the narrow outlet and the collection point; and
, a flexible lamina adhered to the surface forming a seal over the reservoir.
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Abstract
Dispensing fluids using a surface having a narrow channel connected to a recessed reservoir and separated from a recessed collection point by a dam. The surface is overlaid with a flexible lamina when pressure is applied to the lamina, the dam ruptures and fluid glows from the reservoir through the narrow channel to the dam.
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12 Claims
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1. A fluid dispensing device comprising a surface, the surface comprising:
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a recessed collection point;
a first recessed reservoir, including a first narrow outlet, for holding a fluid;
a first dam positioned between the narrow outlet and the collection point; and
,a flexible lamina adhered to the surface forming a seal over the reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method to provide an essentially planar component system comprising the steps of:
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incorporating at least two component containing reservoirs on at least one support substrate;
incorporating at least one collection point on said at least one support substrate;
supplying each said at least two component reservoirs with at least one dammed transport channel to the at least one collection point; and
coupling a capture enclosure over each said at least two component reservoirs with at least one dammed transport channel to the at least one collection point.
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12. A method to provide an essentially planar component mixing and dispensing system comprising the steps of:
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incorporating at least two component containing reservoirs on at least one support substrate;
incorporating at least one collection point on said at least one support substrate;
supplying each said at least two component reservoirs with at least one dammed transport channel to the at least one collection point;
coupling a capture enclosure over each said at least two component reservoirs with at least one dammed transport channel to the at least one collection point;
supplying force to the capture enclosure juxtaposed above said at least two component containing reservoirs so that components migrate through the channel;
adjusting said supplied force so that said migrating components overcome said dammed channel allowing components to locate into said at least one collection point;
allowing components to mix at said at least one collection point; and
removing mixed components from said at least one collection point.
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