Patent ID: 7933012
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: B01L,G01N,G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for connecting a light-guiding conduit to a microfluidic channel, the method comprising: (a) providing a first and second substrate comprising first surfaces, wherein the first surfaces of the first and second substrates form a microfluidic channel and a connection channel when the first surfaces are positioned together, and wherein the connection channel extends from an edge of the first surface of the first or second substrate to the microfluidic channel; (b) inserting a light-guiding conduit having an end into the connection channel such that the light-guiding conduit stops at a point where the end of the light-guiding conduit meets an edge of the connection channel; (c) inserting a light-curable adhesive into an area between the light-guiding conduit and the connection channel, wherein the light-curable adhesive flows toward the end of the connection channel with a leading edge; (d) delivering a light beam to light-curable adhesive through the end of the light-guiding conduit; and (e) curing the leading edge of the light-curable adhesive.