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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2016
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Madison, WI (US);
David J. Beebe, Monona, WI (US);
David J. Guckenberger, Jr., Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Scott M. Berry, Madison, WI (US);
Hannah M. Pezzi, New Berlin, WI (US);
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Madison, WI (US);
Abstract
A method and microfluidic device are provided for containing a droplet having an outer surface at a predetermined location. The microfluidic device includes a plate having an upper surface and a central region communicating with the upper surface. The central region is adapted for receiving a droplet of fluid thereon. The central region includes an outer periphery that defines a first fluid constraint configured for discouraging fluid on the central region from flowing therepast. A second fluid constraint extends about the first fluid constraint. The second fluid constraint is configured for discouraging fluid flowing therepast. A third fluid constraint extends about the second fluid constraint. The third fluid constraint configured for discouraging fluid flowing therepast.