Abstract: A fluidic component intended to be associated with a heating module and in which there is formed a fluidic circuit including a fluidic channel intended for the circulation of a fluid, the fluidic channel including at least one passage for the fluid and a widened portion forming a location produced at the periphery of the passage, the component including a fluidic valve mechanism including at least an actuating element capable of expanding, trapped by at least one body made of a meltable compound in the location.

Abstract: A method for collecting and analysing airborne particles, including a step of eluting particles precipitated on a collecting surface, a step of analysing the airborne particles collected in the reaction chamber, the eluting step being carried out by heating a first reservoir containing the elution liquid to a first temperature value, the analysing step being carried out by heating the reaction chamber to a second temperature value higher than the first temperature value, so as to: activate a detection reaction in the reaction chamber, isolate the reaction chamber during the detection reaction, initiate a device for sealing the reaction chamber, a step of sealing the reaction chamber.

Abstract: A fluidic component intended to be associated with a heating module and wherein there is created a fluidic circuit which includes an inlet channel and an outlet channel, the fluidic component including a fluidic valve mechanism including: a fluidtight reservoir intended to be filled with a volume of gas capable of expanding, a deformable membrane closing the reservoir in a fluidtight manner, the membrane being able to deform by expansion of the volume of gas, between a first position wherein it forms a passage between the inlet channel and the outlet channel so as to allow a fluid to pass, and a second position wherein it obstructs the passage.

Abstract: A membrane for collecting airborne particles, the membrane taking the form of a strip composed of a matrix formed from a mixture of a polymer and of a filler that is made of an electrical conductor, a hydrophilic layer for collecting particles, on which layer is deposited said matrix so as to form at least one composite layer, the membrane including at least one region obtained via a surface treatment of the hydrophilic layer.

Abstract: A fluidic component including a fluidic circuit having at least one fluidic access through which a fluid is intended to pass, an actuator capable of expanding, a deformable membrane that can be actuated by the expansion of the actuator, sealing device for sealing off the fluidic access and including at least a body made of a meltable compound configured to adopt two states: a solid first state, a molten second state obtained under the effect of an increase in temperature, the body of meltable compound being designed to be moved in the molten state, by the expansion of the actuator, between a standby position and a distinct sealing-off position for sealing off the fluidic access.

Abstract: A microfluidic component used for measuring electrical impedance across a biological object, the component including a microfluidic space including a zone referred to as measurement zone, at least two electrodes arranged facing one another on each side of the measurement zone, the component being formed by assembling, along a longitudinal junction plane, at least two superposed layers referred to as lower layer and upper layer, the two layers each having at least one cavity, the two layers being assembled with one another in such a way as to position the two cavities facing one another in order to form the microfluidic space.

Abstract: A system for preparing a calibrated volume of blood plasma that includes a plurality of parts: a device for preparing the calibrated volume of blood plasma, which is in the form of a single card; a pneumatic-type actuating system SP; a treatment and command unit UC configured such as to execute a command sequence of different pneumatic command points of the pneumatic actuation system with a view to obtaining, from a taken blood sample, the calibrated volume of blood plasma. The device includes three distinct modules: a fluidic connection module M1 onto which a blood sampling device may be connected; a module M2 for separation of the blood plasma contained in the blood sample; a module M3 for obtaining at least one calibrated volume of blood plasma, after separation.

Abstract: A device for collecting particles present in a gas or gas mixture, including a component, a collection zone disposed on the component, on which said particles are deposited, collection device configured to force said particles to be deposited against the collection zone, a fluidic elution circuit arranged in said component to elute the particles present in the collection zone.

Abstract: An automated system for preparing, detecting and analyzing a first fluid sample containing biological species, the preparation, detection and analysis system including at least one fluidic cartridge that includes at least one fluidic concentration and lysis module and one fluidic detection module including an array of several amplification chambers arranged in parallel, an apparatus including a mechanical assembly comprising at least one movable rod fastened to the frame and comprising a free end arranged to cooperate with a flexible membrane of the fluidic concentration and lysis module, an optical measurement system for measuring fluorescence through one or more amplification chambers of the fluidic detection module of the cartridge, a control and processing unit.

Abstract: A system for preparing a calibrated volume of blood plasma that includes a plurality of parts: a device for preparing the calibrated volume of blood plasma, which is in the form of a single card; a pneumatic-type actuating system SP; a treatment and command unit UC configured such as to execute a command sequence of different pneumatic command points of the pneumatic actuation system with a view to obtaining, from a taken blood sample, the calibrated volume of blood plasma. The device includes three distinct modules: a fluidic connection module M1 onto which a blood sampling device may be connected; a module M2 for separation of the blood plasma contained in the blood sample; a module M3 for obtaining at least one calibrated volume of blood plasma, after separation.