Mechanically-actuated Microfluidic Valve
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1. A mechanically-actuated microfluidic valve comprising:
- an inlet port;
an outlet port;
a thermal bend actuator; and
a valve closure member cooperating with said actuator, such that actuation of said thermal bend actuator causes movement of said closure member, thereby regulating a flow of fluid from said inlet port to said outlet port.
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Abstract
A mechanically-actuated microfluidic valve. The valve comprises an inlet port; an outlet port; a thermal bend actuator; and a valve closure member cooperating with the actuator. Actuation of the thermal bend actuator causes movement of the closure member, thereby regulating a flow of fluid from the inlet port to the outlet port.
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1. A mechanically-actuated microfluidic valve comprising:
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an inlet port; an outlet port; a thermal bend actuator; and a valve closure member cooperating with said actuator, such that actuation of said thermal bend actuator causes movement of said closure member, thereby regulating a flow of fluid from said inlet port to said outlet port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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