Instrument systems for integrated sample processing
First Claim
1. An integrated system for processing samples comprised of various fluids for analysis, the system comprising:
- (a) a microfluidic device including a plurality of channel networks for partitioning the samples into partitioned samples, the plurality of channel networks being connected to a plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs;
(b) a holder including a closeable lid hingedly coupled thereto,wherein in a closed configuration, the closeable lid secures the microfluidic device in the holder, andwherein in an open configuration, the closeable lid comprises a stand orienting the microfluidic device at an angle to facilitate recovery of the partitioned samples; and
(c) an instrument configured to receive the holder and apply a pressure differential between the plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs to drive fluid movement within the plurality of channel networks.
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Abstract
An integrated system for processing and preparing samples for analysis may include a microfluidic device including a plurality of parallel channel networks for partitioning the samples including various fluids, and connected to a plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs, at least a portion of the fluids comprising reagents, a holder including a closeable lid hingedly coupled thereto, in which in a closed configuration, the lid secures the microfluidic device in the holder, and in an open configuration, the lid is a stand orienting the microfluidic device at a desired angle to facilitate recovery of partitions or droplets from the partitioned samples generated within the microfluidic device, and an instrument configured to receive the holder and apply a pressure differential between the plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs to drive fluid movement within the channel networks.
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18 Claims
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1. An integrated system for processing samples comprised of various fluids for analysis, the system comprising:
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(a) a microfluidic device including a plurality of channel networks for partitioning the samples into partitioned samples, the plurality of channel networks being connected to a plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs; (b) a holder including a closeable lid hingedly coupled thereto, wherein in a closed configuration, the closeable lid secures the microfluidic device in the holder, and wherein in an open configuration, the closeable lid comprises a stand orienting the microfluidic device at an angle to facilitate recovery of the partitioned samples; and (c) an instrument configured to receive the holder and apply a pressure differential between the plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs to drive fluid movement within the plurality of channel networks. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18)
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13. A holder assembly, comprising:
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(a) a holder body configured to receive a microfluidic device, the microfluidic device including a plurality of parallel channel networks for partitioning various fluids; and (b) a closeable lid hingedly coupled to the holder body, wherein in a closed configuration, the closeable lid secures the microfluidic device in the holder body, and in an open configuration, the closeable lid comprises a stand to orient the microfluidic device at an angle to facilitate recovery of partitioned fluids without spilling the partitioned fluids. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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