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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7216671 | Microfabricated elastomeric valve and pump systems A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the fir... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201881 | Actuator for deformable valves in a microfluidic device, and method A combination is provided that includes a microfluidic device and a pivoting actuator. Methods of using the combination are also provided. The microfluidic device can include deformable valves that can be opened, for example, by the pivoting actuator. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198759 | Microfluidic devices, methods, and systems Microfluidic assemblies, systems, and methods are provided for manipulating fluid samples. Assemblies include an elastically deformable cover layer and a less elastically deformable substrate. The methods include deforming the substrate through the cover layer so th... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7135147 | Closing blade for deformable valve in a microfluidic device and method A microfluidic manipulation system is provided that includes a blade for manipulating deformable material and at least one movable support that is capable of moving the blade into contact with a microfluidic device including a deformable feature. When the microfluid... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7115118 | Implantable pressure-activated micro-valve An implantable pressure-activated microvalve is disclosed. The valve includes a chamber that can be coupled to an external reservoir. A deflectable diaphragm is fluidically coupled to the chamber and arranged such that pressure of an in vivo fluid will bear against ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7015041 | Automated method for setting up multiple crystallization experiments in submicroliter volumes A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6951575 | Method for performing high density submicroliter crystallization experiments A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6932845 | Method for performing submicroliter crystallization experiments A method is provided for performing crystallization experiments for a molecule, the method comprising performing a plurality of crystallization experiments where the crystallization experiments have volumes of less than 1 microliter, the crystallization experiments ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6911056 | Method for diffracting crystals formed by submicroliter crystallization experiments A method is provided for characterizing a crystal structure of a molecule, the method comprising performing a plurality of crystallization experiments where the crystallization experiments have volumes of less than 1 microliter, the crystallization experiments compr... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6899137 | Microfabricated elastomeric valve and pump systems A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the fir... | 05/31/2005 |
| 4662401 | High pressure choke assembly A pressurized fluid is "let-down" to atmospheric pressure as it passes through a choke assembly having two pressure orifices (choke flow beans) which are in-line and directly opposite and which are designed to deliver jet streams of generally equal force ... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4479515 | Fluidic control devices A fluidic flow control device includes at least three terminals with two of the terminals being connected to input nozzles opposing each other in axial alignment. An interspace is provided adjacent the point of intersection of the two streams from the noz... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4033269 | Method and apparatus for controlling gas flow Flow of gas through a conduit of a gas-handling system, particularly the exhaust system of a material processing furnace operating at high temperatures, is controlled by directing a control gas (usually air) into the conduit in opposition to the normal fl... | 07/05/1977 |
| 4031870 | Fuel charge injection apparatus for internal combustion engines A fluidic fuel charge injection device for an internal combustion engine includes an impacting stream device having a deflection control nozzle and a control chamber enclosing a main stream nozzle. The device is mounted in the engine manifold to introduce... | 06/28/1977 |
| 3986537 | Pneumatic system for controlling a container-filling machine filling valve Three fluidic control devices of special construction receive streams of air that are deflected to the atmosphere at predetermined intervals by means of jets of air controlled by valves and the liquid level in a container being filled as a filling machine... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3977187 | Device for detecting effective operation of the reheat system of a turbo-jet engine In order to detect effective operation of the reheat system of a turbo-jet ngine, a detection device is provided which is adapted to produce an output signal when such effective operation is sensed. The detection device includes means for sensing the press... | 08/31/1976 |
| 3976104 | Completely, draining, nonleaking pneumatic valve A valve system is provided for completely draining a vessel which may contain corrosive liquids and for preventing leakage until the vessel is to be drained. This is accomplished by providing the vessel with a throat at the bottom, an outlet tube connecte... | 08/24/1976 |
| 3975961 | Fluidic transverse-impact modulator accelerometer A fluidic accelerometer employing a transverse-impact modulator for measug acceleration or velocity of a body along a specified axis of the accelerometer. This device uses two similar collinear power-input tubes directed toward each other. The axially op... | 08/24/1976 |
| 3973442 | Fluidic direct-impact modulator accelerometer A fluidic accelerometer employing a direct-impact modulator for measuring celeration or velocity of a body along a specified axis of the accelerometer. This device uses two similar collinear power-input tubes directed toward each other. The axially opposi... | 08/10/1976 |
