SAMPLE PROCESSING DROPLET ACTUATOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD

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APP PUB NO 20150072900A1
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14498378

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Sample processing droplet actuators, systems and methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a stamping device including a droplet microactuator is provided and includes: (a) a first plate including a path or network of control electrodes for transporting droplets on a surface thereof; (b) a second plate mounted in a substantially parallel orientation with respect to the first plate providing an interior volume between the plates, the second plate including one or more stamping ports for transporting some portion or all of a droplet from the interior volume to an exterior location; (c) a port for introducing fluid into the interior volume between the plates; and (d) a path or network of reference electrodes corresponding to the path or network of control electrodes. Associated systems and methods including the stamping device are also provided.

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DUKE UNIVERSITYDURHAM NC 27705

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pamula, Vamsee K Durham, US 132 12386
Pollack, Michael G San Diego, US 139 12816
Srinivasan, Vijay San Diego, US 197 9915

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