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Containers for liquid storage and delivery with application to microfluidic devices

  • US 20060183216A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2006
  • Published: 08/17/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A container for dispensing a liquid reagent, comprising:

  • a depressible dome having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an edge, wherein the inner surface comprises a protuberance having an apex; and

    a sealing membrane, affixed to the edge and encapsulating the liquid reagent between the membrane and the inner surface of the dome;

    wherein the protuberance is configured such that, upon application of a pressure to the outer surface of the dome, the apex of the protuberance pierces the sealing membrane, thereby dispensing the liquid reagent.

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