20240050942. MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR TESTING AQUEOUS SAMPLES CONTAINING BIOMATERIALS simplified abstract (Colgate-Palmolive Company)

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR TESTING AQUEOUS SAMPLES CONTAINING BIOMATERIALS

Organization Name

Colgate-Palmolive Company

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.