Apparatus and methods for multi-step channel emulsification

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11098351
APP PUB NO 20200263237A1
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16858913

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Methods and devices for forming droplets are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods and devices form droplets having different diameters. In particular embodiments, the device includes a fluid supply channel, a collection chamber, and one or more nozzles disposed between the fluid supply channel and the collection chamber. Each nozzle may include an inlet portion with a channel height, a first step with a first step height and a first tread length, and a second step with a second step height and a second tread length. In certain embodiments, the first step height is greater than the channel height, and the second step height is greater than the first step height.

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LUMINEX CORPORATION12212 TECHNOLOGY BLVD AUSTIN TEXAS 78727 78727

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Arab, Nicolas Austin, US 33 66
Estrada, Arnold Austin, US 7 36
Fine, Daniel Austin, US 12 160
Johnson, Ross Austin, US 56 554

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