Method of making a micro-channel array device
AssigneePolymicro Technologies, LLC
InventorsJames P. Clarkin, Gary W. Nelson, Robert J. Macomber
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Abstract
Micro channel array devices drawn from a bulk preform having an array of components to reduce the cross section. The reduced cross section fiber like structure is cut to produce individual arrays of small scale. End caps are drawn and optionally micro machined. The end caps are used to provide input and output ports and other structures for use with the micro channel arrays. A micro channel array may be used with different end caps for analysis and may form a lab on a chip or a component thereof.
Claims33
A method of making a device for analyzing a plurality of sample components, comprising, in order:
- forming at least two hollow channels in a preform substrate along a length of said preform substrate;
- heating said preform substrate including said at least two hollow channels;
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- drawing said preform substrate along said length so as to extend a length of said at least two hollow channels while substantially maintaining a cross sectional geometry of said at least two hollow channels, wherein a cross-sectional area of at least one of the at least two hollow channels is in the range of 0.0001 mm2 to 1 mm2 after said drawing.
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