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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2022
Filed:
May. 09, 2012
David J. Beebe, Monona, WI (US);
Erwin Berthler, Madison, WI (US);
Peter Cavnar, Madison, WI (US);
David John Guckenberger, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
David J. Beebe, Monona, WI (US);
Erwin Berthler, Madison, WI (US);
Peter Cavnar, Madison, WI (US);
David John Guckenberger, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Madison, WI (US);
Abstract
A microfluidic platform and method are provided. The microfluidic platform includes a base having an outer surface and a plurality of wells formed in the outer surface thereof for receiving fluid therein. The plurality of wells are in fluid communication with each other. A lid includes a plurality of channels having corresponding inputs and outputs. The lid is moveable between a first position wherein the lid is disengaged from the base and a second position wherein the inputs of each channel communicate with corresponding wells in the base. The fluid in each well is drawn into corresponding channels through the inputs thereof by capillary action.