Non-contact temperature control system for microfluidic devices
| Patent Number: | 10,406,528 |
| Issued: | 9/10/2019 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | The present invention relates to a temperature control system for a microfluidic device. The system allows for non-contact heating by employing an infrared emitter. In some instances, the system can be used in conjunction with a centrifugal microfluidic device. Optionally, a mask can be implemented to provide selective heating of desired assay areas of the device. |
| Filed: | 8/4/2017 |
| Application Number: | 15/669,426 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |