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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2015
Filed:
May. 09, 2012
Erwin Berthier, Madison, WI (US);
Eric Sackmann, Madison, WI (US);
Peter Cavnar, Madison, WI (US);
David Beebe, Monona, WI (US);
David John Guckenberger, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Erwin Berthier, Madison, WI (US);
Eric Sackmann, Madison, WI (US);
Peter Cavnar, Madison, WI (US);
David Beebe, Monona, WI (US);
David John Guckenberger, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Madison, WI (US);
Abstract
A microfluidic device and method is provided for handheld diagnostics and assays. The device includes a base having outer surface and a channel therethough for receiving fluid therein. The channel has input and output ports communicating with the outer surface. A lid is also provided. The lid has an outer surface, a first well having a port communicating with the outer surface of the lid, and a second well having a port communicating with the outer surface. The lid moveable between a first disengaged position and a second engaged position wherein the first port of the lid is adjacent the input port of the channel and the second port is adjacent the output port of the channel.