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Construction of fluid conduit systems in printed circuit boards or other dielectric laminate substrates is disclosed. The fluid conduits can be angled or curved to provide greater directional control of fluid flow. Conduits are created by lamination of a first laminate layer and a second laminate la

Construction of fluid conduit systems in printed circuit boards or other dielectric laminate substrates is disclosed. The fluid conduits can be angled or curved to provide greater directional control of fluid flow. Conduits are created by lamination of a first laminate layer and a second laminate layer. The first laminate layer is composed of a dielectric base material impregnated with a resin, with a first aperture defined therethrough, while the second laminate layer has a second aperture. The second aperture is positioned with respect to the first aperture to only partially overlap, together defining an angled conduit. Fluid flow through the conduits can be controlled using microdevice valves.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A fluid conduit system comprising a first laminate layer composed of a dielectric base material impregnated with a resin, with a first aperture defined therethrough, a second laminate layer having a second aperture therethrough, with the second aperture positioned with re

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A fluid conduit system comprising a first laminate layer composed of a dielectric base material impregnated with a resin, with a first aperture defined therethrough, a second laminate layer having a second aperture therethrough, with the second aperture positioned with respect to the first aperture to only partially overlap, defining an angled conduit by the combination of first laminate layer and second laminate layer anda metallic electrical connection photolithographically formed on the one of the first and second laminate layer for electrically connecting to a valve positionable adjacent to the angled conduit for selectively controlling fluid flow therethrough.