Droplet actuator devices and methods employing magnetic beads

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12181467
APP PUB NO 20190324026A1
SERIAL NO

16455506

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A method comprising effecting a change in a shape of a droplet, wherein the droplet is disposed over a substrate in sensing proximity to a sensor and the droplet has a starting surface area exposed to the sensor; and producing an expanded surface area of the droplet in the sensing proximity exposed to the sensor, wherein the expanded surface area exposed to the sensor is greater than the starting surface area exposed to the sensor.

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  • ADVANCED LIQUID LOGIC, INC.; DUKE UNIVERSITY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eckhardt, Allen E San Diego, US 69 4151
Fair, Richard B Durham, US 43 4946
Pamula, Vamsee K Cary, US 132 12386
Pollack, Michael G Durham, US 139 12816
Sista, Ramakrishna Cary, US 45 1544
Srinivasan, Vijay Cary, US 197 9915

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