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Process for filling microfluidic channels

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  • US 7,150,999 B1
  • Filed: 03/05/2002
  • Issued: 12/19/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of filling at least one microfluidic element of a microfluidic device with a gas or fluid, the method comprising:

  • placing the microfluidic device in a vacuum chamber;

    applying a vacuum to the vacuum chamber;

    while the microfluidic device remains under vacuum, introducing the gas or fluid into the vacuum chamber such that the microfluidic device is submerged in to gas or fluid;

    venting the at least one microfluidic element to the gas or fluid; and

    filling the at least one microfluidic element with the gas or fluid.

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