Extended length microchannels for high density high throughput electrophoresis systems

Patent · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2000

OSTI ID:873405

Davidson, James C ^[1]; Balch, Joseph W ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

High throughput electrophoresis systems which provide extended well-to-read distances on smaller substrates, thus compacting the overall systems. The electrophoresis systems utilize a high density array of microchannels for electrophoresis analysis with extended read lengths. The microchannel geometry can be used individually or in conjunction to increase the effective length of a separation channel while minimally impacting the packing density of channels. One embodiment uses sinusoidal microchannels, while another embodiment uses plural microchannels interconnected by a via. The extended channel systems can be applied to virtually any type of channel confined chromatography.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Regents of University of California (Oakland, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 6153076
• OSTI ID: 873405
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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