20240050942. MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR TESTING AQUEOUS SAMPLES CONTAINING BIOMATERIALS simplified abstract (Colgate-Palmolive Company)
MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR TESTING AQUEOUS SAMPLES CONTAINING BIOMATERIALS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Carlo Daep of Brooklyn NY (US)
Ayoub Hbaich of Franklin Park NJ (US)
MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR TESTING AQUEOUS SAMPLES CONTAINING BIOMATERIALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050942 titled 'MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR TESTING AQUEOUS SAMPLES CONTAINING BIOMATERIALS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a device for testing aqueous laboratory samples. The device includes a base member with sample chambers recessed in its outer surface. A first gasket with openings corresponding to the chambers is placed on the outer surface, and a first cover glass is placed on the gasket to enclose the openings. A clamping frame with flexible locking protrusions is placed on the cover glass to seal the chambers by compressing the cover glass between the frame and gasket. Some embodiments include a second gasket compressed between the frame and cover glass. Fluid couplings associated with each chamber allow fluid to enter and exit the chambers.
- The device is designed for testing aqueous laboratory samples.
- It includes a base member with recessed sample chambers.
- A first gasket with openings corresponding to the chambers is placed on the base member.
- A first cover glass is placed on the gasket to enclose the openings.
- A clamping frame with flexible locking protrusions is placed on the cover glass.
- The clamping frame forms a snap interlock with the base member and compresses the cover glass to seal the chambers.
- Some embodiments include a second gasket compressed between the clamping frame and cover glass.
- Fluid couplings associated with each chamber allow fluid to enter and exit the chambers.
Potential Applications
- Testing and analysis of aqueous laboratory samples
- Research and development in various scientific fields
- Quality control and assurance in industries requiring water testing
Problems Solved
- Provides a secure and sealed environment for testing aqueous samples
- Prevents contamination and leakage during testing
- Allows for efficient and controlled fluid entry and exit in the chambers
Benefits
- Simplifies the process of testing aqueous samples
- Ensures accurate and reliable results
- Easy to assemble and disassemble for sample preparation and cleaning
- Durable and long-lasting design
Original Abstract Submitted
a device for testing aqueous laboratory samples in one embodiment includes a base member extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a plurality of sample chambers recessed in a first outer surface. a resiliently deformable first gasket is disposed on the first outer surface and comprises openings each corresponding to a respective one of the chambers. at least a first cover glass is disposed on the first gasket to enclose the openings. a peripheral clamping frame disposed on the first cover glass comprises resiliently flexible cantilevered locking protrusions configured to form a snap interlock with the base member and compress the first cover glass between the clamping frame and first gasket to seal the chambers. some embodiments include a second resiliently deformable gasket compressed between the clamping frame and first cover glass. fluid couplings associated with each chamber allow fluid to enter and exit the chambers.
