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Methods and devices for sample lysis

  • US 9,580,679 B2
  • Filed: 09/20/2013
  • Issued: 02/28/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A microfluidic chip comprising:

  • a. a chamber which comprises at least one stir bar or a plurality of granular particles;

    b. a thermal device in thermal contact with the chamber; and

    c. at least one insulative groove within the surface of the chip, wherein the at least one insulative groove is configured such that during operation of the chip, ambient air enters the at least one insulative groove and insulates the chamber, and wherein the at least one insulative groove is a plurality of grooves positioned around the chamber.

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