Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090120865 | DISPOSABLE MULTI-LAYERED FILTRATION DEVICE FOR THE SEPARATION OF BLOOD PLASMA - Provided is a disposable multi-layered filtration device for the separation of blood plasma which can be applied to a biochip and appropriate for disposal uses. The filtration device for the separation of blood plasma includes: an upper substrate including a blood inlet; an intermediate substrate including a filtering unit for extracting blood plasma from blood flowing through the blood inlet; and a lower substrate including an air outlet, wherein the upper substrate, the intermediate substrate, and the lower substrate are stacked and adhered. | 05-14-2009 |
20100143194 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - Provided is a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device includes a sample storage chamber storing sample fluid therein, a detection chamber connected to the sample storage chamber and detecting a specific material of the sample fluid, a cleaning liquid storage chamber connected to the detection chamber and storing cleaning liquid therein, a plurality of fluid passages interconnecting the chambers, and a micropump transferring the cleaning liquid. The microfluidic device precisely inspects a sample fluid although a small amount of the sample fluid flows. | 06-10-2010 |
20100158761 | MICROFLUIDIC CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - Provided is a microfluidic control apparatus that includes at least one control means and a microfluidic control chip. When the microfluidic control chip is loaded to the control means, a needle provided to the control means is inserted into a reaction solution storage chamber of the microfluidic control chip, in which the reaction solution storage chamber is sealed with a sealing tape. Thus, fluid connection is easily formed between the microfluidic control chip and the control means without leakage. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159573 | MICROFLUIDIC DILUTION DEVICE - Provided is a microfluidic dilution device that uses capillary force to dilute first and second fluids in a predetermined ratio. The microfluidic dilution device includes a channel plate, a cover plate, fluid chambers, and a confluence chamber. The fluid chambers are filled with first and second fluids in a predetermined ratio. First and second fluids flowing to the confluence chamber are diluted in a predetermined ratio. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159576 | BIOCHIP AND BIOMATERIAL DETECTION APPARATUS - Provided are a biochip and a biomaterial detection apparatus. The biochip includes a substrate, a metal layer, and a dielectric layer. The substrate includes a surface having a plurality of acute parts which are formed by first and second inclined planes. The metal layer is formed on at least one of the first and second inclined planes. The dielectric layer is formed on the metal layer, and capture molecules specifically binding to target molecules which are marked with a fluorescent substance are immobilized to a surface of the dielectric layer. | 06-24-2010 |
20100267127 | POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION APPARATUS - Provided is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) apparatus. A PCR is performed using the module assembly-type PCR apparatus. The module assembly-type PCR apparatus includes a first module, a second module, and a third module. A sample is provided to the first module. The second module provides different temperature ranges to the first module to generate thermal convection. The third module controls an operation of the second module. The first module is separably coupled to the second module. The second module is electrically separably coupled to the third module. | 10-21-2010 |
20100279396 | MICRO-SCALED ANIMAL CELL INCUBATOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - There is provided a cell culture technology for culturing an animal cell in a separate microstructure. The micro-scaled animal cell incubator includes a lower glass substrate having fine hot wires processed with a metal and formed in an upper surface thereof; a first PDMS film attached onto the lower glass substrate to form two or more liquid and solid storage spaces in a position corresponding to the fine hot wires of the lower glass substrate and gas flow channels coupled respectively to the liquid and solid storage spaces to allow generated gases to flow therethrough; a gas-permeable PDMS thin film attached onto the gas flow channels of the PDMS film to pass the generated gases therethrough; a second PDMS film attached onto the PDMS thin film and having a culture medium storage space for storing a culture medium; and an upper glass substrate attached onto the second PDMS film and having fine hot wires formed in a lower surface thereof, the fine hot wires being covered by the PDMS film. The micro-scaled animal cell incubator may be useful to control a temperature of a culture medium to a suitable temperature level, as well as to self-supply gases required for the animal cell culture in a microstructure. | 11-04-2010 |
20110049401 | MAGNETIC MICROVALVE USING METAL BALL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There is provided a magnetic microvalve using a metal ball and a method of manufacturing the same. A magnetic microvalve using a metal ball according to an aspect of the invention may include: an upper substrate having a microchannel serving as a passage through which a fluid moves, a fluid inlet through which the fluid flows into the microchannel, and a fluid outlet through which the fluid, having passed through the microchannel, flows out of the microchannel; a lower substrate having a trench locally provided therein; a PDMS/metal ball combination having a metal ball and PDMS surrounding the metal ball so that the metal ball is located in a central portion thereof, the PDMS/metal ball combination being inserted into the trench provided in the lower substrate; and a magnet located above the microchannel, provided in the upper substrate, and generating magnetic force. | 03-03-2011 |
20110236277 | MICROFLUID CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a plastic microfluid control device having a multi-step microchannel and a method of manufacturing the same. The device includes a lower substrate, and a fluid channel substrate contacting the lower substrate and having a multi-step microchannel having at least two depths in a side coupling to the lower substrate. Thus, the device can precisely control the fluid flow by controlling capillary force in a depth direction of the channel by controlling the fluid using the multi-step microchannel having various channel depths. A multi-step micropattern is formed by repeating photolithography and transferred, thereby easily forming the multi-step microchannel having an even surface and a precisely controlled height. | 09-29-2011 |
20120138534 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILTERING BLOOD USING MAGNETIC FORCE - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for filtering plasma using magnetic force. The apparatus for filtering plasma using magnetic force includes: an inlet into which blood is injected; a filter unit filtering plasma in the blood passing through the inlet by capillary force; a magnetic force receiving part made of magnetizable materials and assisting plasma filtering by applying pressure to the filter unit by movement due to magnetic force generated from the outside; an outlet discharging plasma filtered from blood; and a filter outer body surrounding the inlet, the filter unit, the magnetic receiving part, and the outlet. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143513 | BIO-SENSOR CHIP AND READER THEREOF - Provided are a bio sensor chip and a reader thereof. The bio-sensor chip is optically addressed. The bio-sensor chip includes a word line control circuit and a bit line control circuit controlled by light provided from the bio-sensor chip reader. The bio-sensor chip does not require a peripheral circuit for driving word lines and bit lines, simplifying a fabrication process and reducing the area of the chip. | 06-07-2012 |
20120164747 | METHOD OF EXTRACTING PLASMA BY AGGLUTINATION OF BLOOD CELLS AND PLASMA SEPARATION DEVICE THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a plasma extraction method in which a complex of a blood cell-specific antibody and a protein having the ability to bind to the Fc region of the antibody is used to induce the agglutination of blood cells in blood, thereby increasing plasma separation efficiency, and to a plasma separation device therefor. According to the method, plasma can be separated from whole blood in high efficiency, and rapid plasma separation is possible, so that rapid diagnosis can be performed even with a small amount of blood. | 06-28-2012 |
20130137082 | BIOSENSOR, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A BIOMOLECULE USING THE BIOSENSOR - Provided are a biosensor, an apparatus and a method for detecting a biomolecule using the biosensor. The biosensor may include a supporting substrate, a semiconductor layer spaced apart from a top surface of the supporting substrate by supporting patterns, and a nano-motor array formed on a top surface of the semiconductor layer. The nano-motor array may include a plurality of nano-metal rods configured to exhibit an autonomous propulsion in a fluid. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137182 | BLOOD PRE-TREATMENT APPARATUS AND PRE-TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME - Provided is a blood pre-treating apparatus including an injecting part for injecting a blood sample, an albumin-removing part including albumin adsorption beads for removing albumins from the blood sample, and an agglutination part including an agglutination reactant, by which blood corpuscles in the blood sample may be agglutinated to form a hemagglutination reactant. | 05-30-2013 |
20130149216 | DEVICE FOR STORING REAGENT AND METHOD OF DISCHARGING REAGENT THEREOF - Provided are a device for storing a reagent capable of being adhered to a biochip and supplying the stored reagent to the biochip, and a method of discharging a reagent thereof. The device for storing a reagent includes an elastic film pressurizing part configured to pressurize an elastic film by magnetic force, and a reagent discharging part configured to store the reagent and discharge the reagent through an outlet by using the deformation in the elastic film due to the pressurization. According to the present invention, a magnetic force controlling device can be small-sized and the reagent can be automatically, high-precisely, and reproducibly supplied through the magnetic force control. | 06-13-2013 |
20130212882 | MICROFLUID CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a plastic microfluid control device having a multi-step microchannel and a method of manufacturing the same. The device includes a lower substrate, and a fluid channel substrate contacting the lower substrate and having a multi-step microchannel having at least two depths in a side coupling to the lower substrate. Thus, the device can precisely control the fluid flow by controlling capillary force in a depth direction of the channel by controlling the fluid using the multi-step microchannel having various channel depths. A multi-step micropattern is formed by repeating photolithography and transferred, thereby easily forming the multi-step microchannel having an even surface and a precisely controlled height. | 08-22-2013 |
20140124799 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided is a light emitting diode, including a sub-mount structure including a first substrate and electrode portions provided on the first substrate, and a light emitting structure mounted on the sub-mount structure to include a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The electrode portions may include a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion connected to the first and second semiconductor layers, respectively, and each of the first and second electrode portions may include a first metal layer, a graphene layer, and a second metal layer sequentially provided on the first substrate. | 05-08-2014 |
20140178598 | METHOD FOR FORMING GRAPHENE PATTERN - Disclosed are methods for forming a graphene pattern. The method includes forming a fine pattern defined by at least one trench on a substrate, applying a graphene solution on the fine pattern, and selectively forming a graphene layer on the fine pattern contacting the graphene solution. | 06-26-2014 |
20140231933 | GAS SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a gas sensor including a substrate, a sensing electrode extended in a first direction on the substrate, and a plurality of heaters disposed in a second direction crossing the first direction on the substrate. The plurality of heaters is separated at both sides of the sensing electrode. The plurality of heaters includes graphene. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238591 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING GRAPHENE - A method of transferring graphene is provided. A method of transferring graphene in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include forming a graphene layer by composing graphene and a base layer, depositing a self-assembled monolayer on the graphene layer, and separating a combination layer comprising the self-assembled monolayer and the graphene layer from the base layer. | 08-28-2014 |
20140287414 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING DNA USING APPLICATION OF MOBILE DEVICE - A DNA analysis system that controls DNA analysis by wireless using an application of a mobile device and a very small DNA analysis apparatus, and that receives a DNA analysis result in real time on the spot is provided. Therefore, by performing DNA analysis by simultaneously controlling a plurality of small DNA analysis apparatuses using signal processing and screen display functions of a mobile device, analysis speed of DNA is improved, and an analysis result of DNA can be provided in real time. Further, by forming a DNA analysis apparatus in a very small size, DNA can be immediately analyzed with low power consumption on the spot using a small sample, and the DNA analysis apparatus can be carried. | 09-25-2014 |
20140341496 | OPTICAL MODULATOR AND OPTICAL MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are an optical modulator modulating optical signals and an optical module including the same. The optical modulator includes a lower clad layer, an optical transmission line extended in a first direction on the lower clad layer, and an upper clad layer on the optical transmission line and the lower clad layer. The optical transmission line may include graphene. | 11-20-2014 |
20140367731 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting diode includes: a substrate; an n-type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; an active layer disposed on the n-type semiconductor layer; a p-type semiconductor layer disposed on the active layer; a first electrode disposed on the p-type semiconductor layer and made of a metal oxide; a second electrode disposed on the first electrode and made of graphene; a p-type electrode disposed on the second electrode; and an n-type electrode disposed on the n-type semiconductor layer, wherein a work function of the first electrode is less than a work function of the p-type semiconductor layer, but is greater than a work function of the second electrode. | 12-18-2014 |