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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2012
Kari Ullakko, Savolinna, FL (US);
Peter Mullner, Boise, ID (US);
Greg Hampikian, Boise, ID (US);
Aaron Smith, Meridian, ID (US);
Kari Ullakko, Savolinna, FL (US);
Peter Mullner, Boise, ID (US);
Greg Hampikian, Boise, ID (US);
Aaron Smith, Meridian, ID (US);
Boise State University, Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
An actuation apparatus includes at least one magnetic shape memory (MSM) element containing a material configured to expand and/or contract in response to exposure to a magnetic field. Among other things, the MSM element may be configured to pump fluid through a micropump by expanding and/or contracting in response to the magnetic field. The magnetic field may rotate about an axis of rotation and exhibit a distribution having a component substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Further, the magnetic field distribution may include at least two components substantially orthogonal to one another lying in one or more planes perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The at least one MSM element may contain nickel, manganese, and gallium. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be enhanced by contacting a PCR reagent and DNA material with the MSM element.