Droplet actuator configurations and methods of conducting droplet operations

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PATENT NO 9630180
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14590470

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A droplet actuator with a droplet formation electrode configuration associated with a droplet operations surface, wherein the electrode configuration may include one or more electrodes configured to control volume of a droplet during formation of a sub-droplet on the droplet operations surface. Methods of making and using the droplet actuator are also provided.

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ADVANCED LIQUID LOGIC INC5200 ILLUMINA WAY SAN DIEGO CA 92122

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hua, Zhishan Oceanside, US 22 1424
Paik, Philip Y Chula Vista, US 21 3272
Pamula, Vamsee K Cary, US 132 12386
Pollack, Michael G San Diego, US 139 12816
Srinivasan, Vijay San Diego, US 197 9915
Sudarsan, Arjun Carlsbad, US 44 1661

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