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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2003
Ronald F. Renzi, Tracey, CA (US);
Scott Ferko, Livermore, CA (US);
Ronald F. Renzi, Tracey, CA (US);
Scott Ferko, Livermore, CA (US);
Sandia Corporation, Livermore, CA (US);
Abstract
A micromanifold for connecting external capillaries to the inlet and/or outlet ports of a microfluidic device can employ a ferrule/capillary assembly that includes: (a) a ferrule comprising an elongated member and having a bore traversing from a proximal end to a distal end of the member, wherein the bore has an inner surface and wherein the distal end of the ferrule has a tapered, threaded exterior surface, and (b) a capillary that is positioned within the bore wherein the capillary's outer surface is in direct contact with the bore's inner surface. No mating sleeve is required for the one-piece ferrule. Alternatively, the capillaries can be bonded to channels that traverse the manifold and therefore obviate the need for a ferrule.