Valving system for use in centrifugal microfluidic platforms
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01L-003/00
F16K-099/00
G01N-033/49
출원번호
US-0649654
(2013-12-05)
등록번호
US-10130947
(2018-11-20)
우선권정보
EP-12195761 (2012-12-05)
국제출원번호
PCT/EP2013/075736
(2013-12-05)
국제공개번호
WO2014/086956
(2014-06-12)
발명자
/ 주소
Kellogg, Gregory J.
출원인 / 주소
Radisens Diagnostics Limited
대리인 / 주소
K&L Gates LLP
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초록▼
The invention relates to a microfluidic system for processing biological samples comprising a holding chamber adapted for holding a fluid and to be rotated on a platform, said holding chamber comprising an outlet through which fluid flow is controlled by an acceleration-primed valve system, wherein
The invention relates to a microfluidic system for processing biological samples comprising a holding chamber adapted for holding a fluid and to be rotated on a platform, said holding chamber comprising an outlet through which fluid flow is controlled by an acceleration-primed valve system, wherein the acceleration-primed valve system comprises a capillary valve and an outlet channel. The invention provides a novel valving system, which retains fluids at low angular velocities, removes the need for hydrophilic surfaces, minimizes disc real-estate and optimizes certain microfluidic processes done in the holding chamber.
대표청구항▼
1. A microfluidic system for processing biological samples comprising: a holding chamber adapted for holding a fluid and to be rotated on a platform about a central axis, wherein the holding chamber is dimensioned to have an inner radial wall of radius (R1) and outer radial wall of radius (R2) from
1. A microfluidic system for processing biological samples comprising: a holding chamber adapted for holding a fluid and to be rotated on a platform about a central axis, wherein the holding chamber is dimensioned to have an inner radial wall of radius (R1) and outer radial wall of radius (R2) from the central axis, said holding chamber comprising an outlet through which fluid flow is controlled by an acceleration-primed valve system, wherein the acceleration-primed valve system comprises a capillary valve and an outlet channel, the capillary valve comprising an innermost portion that is radially inward, (R3), of the outermost portion of the holding chamber, (R2), and wherein the capillary valve is primed by a force generated by a tangential acceleration of the platform. 2. The microfluidic system of claim 1, further wherein the capillary valve comprises an innermost portion that is radially outward, (R3), of the innermost portion of the holding chamber, (R1). 3. The microfluidic system of claim 2 wherein on rotating the platform about the central axis at a first speed the fluid in the holding chamber is pushed against the capillary valve at the radius (R3) such that the fluid remains in the holding chamber. 4. The microfluidic system of claim 2 wherein on rotating the platform about the central axis at a first speed the fluid in the holding chamber is pushed against the capillary valve at the radius (R3) such that the fluid remains in the holding chamber and the platform is adapted to be rotated at a second speed such that the tangential acceleration is chosen such that an induced pressure transient is greater than a release pressure of the capillary valve to enable fluid flow to the outlet channel. 5. The microfluidic system of claim 1 wherein the capillary valve is opened by applying sufficient rotation speed to the platform. 6. The microfluidic system of claim 1 wherein the outlet channel extends radially inwardly and having an innermost portion that is radially outward of an innermost portion of the holding chamber. 7. The microfluidic system of claim 1 wherein the outlet channel is dimensioned in a goose-neck type shape. 8. The microfluidic system of claim 1 wherein the outlet channel comprises a hydrophilic capillary channel adapted to allow the fluid from the holding chamber to flow into the outlet channel via capillary force, when the capillary valve is opened. 9. The microfluidic system of claim 8 wherein the fluid is allowed to flow into the outlet channel by reducing an angular velocity of the platform to a speed such that the capillary force within the outlet channel is greater than a centrifugal force exerted on the holding chamber. 10. The microfluidic system of claim 1 comprising a second capillary valve adapted to allow delivery of the fluid at a time controlled by an angular velocity high enough to open the output capillary valve. 11. A microfluidic system for separating plasma within whole blood comprising: a platform coupled to a rotary motor;a plasma holding chamber connected to a cell holding chamber radially outward of the plasma holding chamber, wherein said connection comprises a plurality of transport capillary channels, the plasma holding chamber adapted to be rotated on the platform about a central axis, wherein the plasma holding chamber is dimensioned to have an inner radial wall of radius (R1) and outer radial wall of radius (R2) from the central axis, and wherein the plasma holding chamber further has an output channel connected to an acceleration primed valve, wherein the acceleration-primed valve comprises a valve and an outlet channel, the valve comprising an innermost portion that is radially inward, (R3), of the outermost portion of the holding chamber, (R2), and wherein the valve is primed by a force generated by a tangential acceleration of the platform. 12. The microfluidic system of claim 11 wherein at least one of the transport capillaries is adapted to dampen down agitated cells in the blood limiting their re-suspension into the plasma holding chamber. 13. The microfluidic system of claim 11 wherein said system is used for the separation of any particles in solution. 14. A microfluidic system for processing biological samples comprising: a holding chamber adapted for holding a fluid and to be rotated on a platform about a central axis, wherein the holding chamber is dimensioned to have an inner radial wall of radius (R1) and outer radial wall of radius (R2) from the central axis, said holding chamber comprising an outlet through which fluid flow is controlled by an acceleration-primed valve system, wherein the acceleration-primed valve system comprises a valve and an outlet channel, the valve comprising an innermost portion that is radially inward, (R3), of the outermost portion of the holding chamber, (R2), and wherein the valve is primed by a force generated by a tangential acceleration of the platform.
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