Apparatus and methods for microfluidic applications
CA 2468334 C · Owner: Ghazal, Peter · Inventors: Fearnley, Joel; Roy, Douglas; Ghazal, Peter
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Non-rigid tape apparatus and fabrication methods for microfluidic processing applications such as gel electrophoresis are provided where microfluidic , processing is performed on selected areas. Parts of the tape are formed by high pressure plastic film forming. Membranes and other structures are self sealing during and after penetration by pipettes and electrical probes. Rigid exoskeleton elements protect the non-rigid parts during processing and facilitate transport of the tape.
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- Filed November 27, 2002 and granted February 21, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 27, 2022.
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