Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a modular microfluidic device, the component comprising a channel comprising an apex opening, wherein the apex opening that is at least partially surrounded by a collar configured to pin a liquid within the channel. The modular microfluidic device may also have a structural tip in or near the apex opening which is configured to allow for the flow of the liquid into the channel from a second component for a modular microfluidic device when the component is engaged with the second component.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 13, 2019
Assignee:
Stacks to the Future LLC
Inventors:
Erwin Berthier, Theodorus de Groot, Jiaquan Yu, Ashleigh Theberge, David Beebe