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Partitioned microelectronic and fluidic device array for clinical diagnostics and chemical synthesis

  • US 5,585,069 A
  • Filed: 11/10/1994
  • Issued: 12/17/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for processing two or more samples in parallel comprisingan array comprising (a) two or more modules, wherein the modules each comprise two or more wells connected together by one or more connector channels, (b) a sample channel for each module connecting the module to a fluid source, wherein said two or more modules are separately connected to fluid sources that are not connected to other modules, and (c) a valve in a connector channel of each module, wherein the wells and channels are formed on a substrate and enclosed by one or more covers that are affixed to the substrate,electrokinetic pumps to separately pump fluid in each module,a station housing a support for the array, anda controller electrically connected to the station for controlling the flow of fluids to the array.

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