Three-dimensional digital microfluidic system
OwnerGary Chorng-Jyh Wanginventor
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Abstract
A three-dimensional digital microfluidic system comprises a first plate with a first electrode, a second plate with a second electrode, and a microfluidic drop in between the first and the second electrode. The electrodes are able to be actuated in sequence such that the microfluidic drop is able to be transported. A bridge plate is able to be included.
Claims30
A three-dimensional digital microfluidic system comprising:
- a. a first plate with a first electrode;
- b. a second plate with a second electrode;
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- c. a microfluidic drop in between the first and the second electrode.
A three-dimensional digital microfluidic system comprising:
- a. a first plate with a first electrode;
- b. a second plate with a second electrode;
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- c. a bridge plate with a third electrode facing the first and the second electrodes, wherein the bridge plate comprises at least a first portion overlapping with the first plate and at least a second portion overlapping with the second plate.
A method of using a three-dimensional digital microfluidic system comprising moving a microfluidic droplet between a first plate and a second plate by actuating at least one of electrodes on the first, the second plate, or both, wherein the electrodes on the first plate and the second plate are facing each other.
A method of using a three-dimensional digital microfluidic system comprising moving a microfluidic drop from a first plate to a second plate via a bridge plate, wherein the first, the second, and the bridge plate comprise a first electrode, a second electrode, and a bridge electrode.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.