Patent ID: 8012431
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: B01L,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A microfluidic manipulation system, comprising: at least one movable support capable of being moved in at least a first direction and a second direction; at least one blade, the at least one blade including a blade including a body defined by a support end and an opposing distal end, the support end being operatively connected to the at least one movable support; a microfluidic device including at least one feature formed therein, the at least one feature being defined at least in part by a deformable material; a holder for holding the microfluidic device; wherein the distal end of the blade includes an end blade portion including at least a first side and a second side that converge to and terminate at a contact tip surface; wherein the at least one movable support is adapted to position the distal end of the at least one blade relative to the microfluidic device when the microfluidic device is operatively held by the holder and is capable of moving the contact tip surface such that the contact tip surface contacts the microfluidic device to deform the deformable material and to at least partially close the at least one feature.