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Patent drawing for Fluidic devices and systems for sample preparation or autonomous analysis
US 9,822,356 B2
Biotechnology US 9,822,356 B2 Expired

Fluidic devices and systems for sample preparation or autonomous analysis

This device is a multi-layered system for preparing biological samples. It uses a first layer with distinct compartments for holding a sample, washing it with a buffer, and then extracting it with another buffer. A second layer contains additional compartments, and a special membrane helps connect these different sections. The device operates by moving the layers to align the correct compartments, guiding the sample through its preparation steps.

Why it matters: Since 2013, advancements in microfluidic manufacturing have made complex lab-on-a-chip devices more practical and affordable. This aligns with today's increased demand for rapid, automated, and portable nucleic acid sample preparation and analysis, which was a more nascent field a decade ago.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedCustom microfluidics, integrated valves, membrane, alignment

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