Multi-fluidic cartridges for sample analysis and methods for using same
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1. A cartridge for sample analysis, comprising:
- (a) a first conduit beginning at a sample entry port for receiving a fluid sample and in fluid communication with one or more sensors;
(b) a plurality of fluidic pouches, each containing a different fluid and in fluid communication with a respective delivery conduit configured for delivering a respective fluid to said first conduit;
(c) a plurality of pneumatic pumps configured to move said fluid sample to said one or more sensors and for transporting at least one of said different fluids to said first conduit; and
(d) a plurality of actuation devices configured to rupture said plurality of fluidic pouches and expel each of said different fluids, wherein one or more of said plurality of actuation devices is a hinged disc.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to multi-fluidic cartridges for sample analysis and to methods of using said cartridges. In one embodiment, the cartridge comprises: (a) a first conduit beginning at a sample entry port for receiving a fluid sample and in fluid communication with one or more sensors; (b) a plurality of rupturable fluidic pouches, each containing a different fluid and in fluid communication with a respective delivery conduit configured for delivering a respective fluid to said first conduit; and (c) at least one pneumatic pump configured to move said fluid sample to said one or more sensors and for transporting at least one of said different fluids to said first conduit.
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1. A cartridge for sample analysis, comprising:
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(a) a first conduit beginning at a sample entry port for receiving a fluid sample and in fluid communication with one or more sensors; (b) a plurality of fluidic pouches, each containing a different fluid and in fluid communication with a respective delivery conduit configured for delivering a respective fluid to said first conduit; (c) a plurality of pneumatic pumps configured to move said fluid sample to said one or more sensors and for transporting at least one of said different fluids to said first conduit; and (d) a plurality of actuation devices configured to rupture said plurality of fluidic pouches and expel each of said different fluids, wherein one or more of said plurality of actuation devices is a hinged disc. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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