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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2006
James Russell Webster, Hsinchu, TW;
Ping Chang, Hsinchu, TW;
Shaw-tzuv Wang, Hsinchu, TW;
Chi-chen Chen, Hsinchu, TW;
Rong-i Hong, Hsinchu, TW;
James Russell Webster, Hsinchu, TW;
Ping Chang, Hsinchu, TW;
Shaw-Tzuv Wang, Hsinchu, TW;
Chi-Chen Chen, Hsinchu, TW;
Rong-I Hong, Hsinchu, TW;
Other;
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for combining a fluid delivery system with an analysis system for performing immunological or other chemical of biological assays. The method comprises a miniature plastic fluidic cartridge containing a reaction chamber with a plurality of immobilized species, a capillary channel, and a pump structure along with an external linear actuator corresponding to the pump structure to provide force for the fluid delivery. The plastic fluidic cartridge can be configured in a variety of ways to affect the performance and complexity of the assay performed.