Patent ID: 8551333
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: B01L,B03C

Abstract:
1. A microfluidic device for manipulation of particles in a fluid, comprising: a device body defining a main channel therein, said main channel comprising an inlet and an outlet; said device body further defining a particulate diverting channel therein, said particulate diverting channel being in fluid connection with said main channel between said inlet and said outlet of said main channel and comprising a particulate outlet; said device body further defining a side channel therein, said side channel proximate and not connected to said main channel; a fluid disposed within said side channel; and a plurality of microparticles dispersed in said fluid, wherein said plurality of microparticles each comprises a material in a composition thereof having a magnetic susceptibility suitable to cause concentration of magnetic field lines of an applied magnetic field while in operation.