This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: California Institute of Technology. Active years: 2007.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007
Title: B Scott Driggs: Innovator in Microfluidic Technology
Introduction
B Scott Driggs is a notable inventor based in Bossier City, Louisiana. He has made significant contributions to the field of microfluidic devices, particularly through his innovative patent related to electrostatic valves. His work has implications for various applications in science and engineering.
Latest Patents
Driggs holds a patent for "Electrostatic valves for microfluidic devices." This invention features valve structures formed in elastomer material that are electrostatically actuated by applying voltage to a flexible, electrically conductive wire pattern. The actuation force generated between the patterned wire structure and an electrode results in the closure of a flow channel formed in the elastomer material underlying the wire. In one embodiment, the wire structure is patterned by lithography and etching of a copper/polyimide laminate, with an underlying gold plate positioned on the opposite side of the flow channel serving as an electrode. An alternative embodiment involves a first wire structure patterned by physically cutting out a first pattern of strips from an Aluminum/Mylar laminate sheet. A second patterned wire structure serving as the electrode is formed by the same method and positioned on the opposite side of a control channel. The application of an actuation force between the first and second patterned strips closes the control channel and an associated flow channel underlying it.
Career Highlights
Driggs is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology, where he continues to advance research in microfluidic technologies. His work has garnered attention for its innovative approach to fluid control at the microscale.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Markus M Enzelberger and Stephen R Quake, who have also contributed to advancements in related fields.
Conclusion
B Scott Driggs is a pioneering inventor whose work in electrostatic valves for microfluidic devices showcases his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His contributions are significant in the realm of microfluidics and continue to influence the field.