Patent ID: 7150814
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: B01L,B08B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A device or system comprising: a body having a plurality of fluidly coupled microchannels disposed therein; a source of fluidic material fluidly coupled to at least one of the plurality of microchannels; a fluid pressure controller fluidly coupled to the at least one microchannel; at least two electrodes in fluidic or ionic contact with the at least one microchannel; and an electrical controller in electrical contact with the at least two electrodes, the electrical controller configured to apply an electric field that produces movement of at least a portion of the fluidic material adjacent to a surface of the at least one microchannel while minimally influencing movement of the fluidic material in a direction of fluid flow or while minimally influencing movement of charged fluidic material in a direction of flow of the charged material.