Electromagnetic energy driven separation methods
AssigneeRock Mountain Biosystems, Inc.
InventorsKevin S. Marchitto, Stephen T. Flock
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Abstract
The present invention provides electromagnetic energy driven separation methods, including methods for separating molecules in a mixture, for increasing diffusion rate of a substance in a medium, and for moving fluids on a substrate. Such methods work with extremely small volumes of target and may be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Claims9
A method for separating molecules in a mixture, comprising the steps of:
- applying said mixture to a support;
- and
- irradiating said mixture with radiofrequency energy, microwave energy or infrared light.
A method for increasing diffusion rate of a substance in a medium, comprising the step of:
- applying radiofrequency energy or microwave energy to said medium containing said substance, wherein said radiofrequency energy or microwave energy generates a propagating pressure wave, a dipole force or an incoherent force in said medium, thereby increasing diffusion rate of said substance.
A method of moving fluids on a substrate, comprising the steps of:
- applying one of radiofrequency energy, microwave energy or infrared light to said fluids, wherein said radiofrequency energy, microwave energy or infrared light generates a propagating pressure wave or an incoherent force at a fluid-substrate interface, thereby moving said fluids on said substrate.
A method of moving fluids on a substrate, comprising the steps of:
- applying radiofrequency energy, microwave energy or infrared light to said fluids;
- generating a dipole force thereby creating a trap for said fluids at a fluid-substrate interface;
- and
- moving said trap along a vector across said substrate at the fluid-substrate interface, said fluids thereby moving in the direction of said vector on said substrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.