Patent ID: 9463460
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: B01F,B01L

Claim Text:
1. A microfluidic device, comprising: at least an inlet to permit at least a stream of fluid with a desired fluid flow rate and a stable laminar flow; a body with at least a non-deformable portion and a deformable portion, with a desired shear moduli, is in fluid communication with said inlet and disposed to receive said fluid; at least a microconduit of substantially reduced length in the range of 1-5 cm, and cross-section having a diameter in the range of about 20-500 μm, integrally formed in said non-deformable and deformable portions, and is in fluid communication with said inlet; said deformable portion disposed to spontaneously disrupt stable laminar flow of said fluid, with a vibration, when said fluid flow rate crosses a threshold value and to effect an enhanced mixing, in a reduced period of time with a reduced pressure difference; and at least an outlet disposed to collect said mixed fluid from said deformable portion.