Patent ID: 9151652
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a first substrate layer comprising a first wall; a second substrate layer comprising a second wall; and a third substrate layer disposed between the first and second substrate layers in a stacked configuration, the third substrate layer defining a flow path, wherein the first and second walls of the respective first and second substrates and the flow path defined by the third substrate layer define a first flow channel configured to receive a fluid therethrough, wherein the first flow channel comprises a geometric loop configured to provide angular and linear freedom of motion in a plane of the first flow channel, wherein the angular and linear motion is caused by internal and external forces; and a first actuator configured to generate vibrations in the first flow channel; wherein the first actuator comprises a conductive layer disposed on at least one of the first, second, or third substrate layer, wherein the conductive layer is configured to generate vibrations in the first flow channel when a magnetic field is present and an alternating current is applied to the conductive layer.