APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING DROPLETS
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1. An apparatus for manipulating droplets, the apparatus comprising:
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(b) multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal; and
(c) a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes.
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Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for manipulating droplets are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for manipulating droplets is provided, the apparatus including a substrate, multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal, and a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for manipulating droplets, the apparatus comprising:
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(a) a substrate; (b) multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal; and (c) a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for manipulating droplets, the apparatus comprising:
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(a) a substrate; (b) a top plate arranged in a parallel orientation relative to the substrate and separated therefrom to define a gap between the top plate and the substrate; (c) multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal; and (d) a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes.
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13. A method of manipulating a droplet, the method comprising:
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(a) providing an apparatus comprising; (i) a substrate; (ii) multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal; and (iii) a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes; (b) providing a droplet on the substrate; and (c) activating electrodes of the multiple arrays of electrodes to cause the droplet to be manipulated. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for manipulating droplets, the apparatus comprising:
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(a) a substrate; (b) a top plate arranged in a parallel orientation relative to the substrate and separated therefrom to define a gap between the top plate and the substrate; (c) multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal; and (d) a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes.
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