MICROFLUIDICS DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DILUTING SAMPLES AND REAGENTS

Title:

MICROFLUIDICS DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DILUTING SAMPLES AND REAGENTS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2004058406

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

This invention relates to methods and apparatus for performing microanalytic and microsynthetic analyses and procedures. The invention provides a microsystem platform and a micromanipulation device for manipulating the platform that utilizes the centripetal force resulting from rotation of the platform to motivate fluid movement through microchannels. These assays may be performed for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to screening of drug candidate compounds, life sciences research, and clinical and molecular diagnostics. Methods specific for the apparatus of the invention for performing any of a wide variety of microanalytical or microsynthetic processes are provided.

Inventors:

KELLOGG GREGORY (US)
JOHNSON TIMOTHY (US)
SCHILLING ERIC (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2003/041337

Publication Date:

September 02, 2004

Filing Date:

December 24, 2003

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Assignee:

TECAN TRADING AG (CH)
KELLOGG GREGORY (US)
JOHNSON TIMOTHY (US)
SCHILLING ERIC (US)

International Classes:

B01F5/06; B01F13/00; B01L3/00; G01N21/07; B01F15/02; (IPC1-7): B01L3/00; B81B1/00; B01F13/00

Domestic Patent References:

WO2002075312A1

2002-09-26

Foreign References:

US20020151078A1	2002-10-17
US20020106786A1	2002-08-08
US20020137218A1	2002-09-26
US6063589A	2000-05-16

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