Bionano Genomics, Inc.
PHOTOCLEAVAGE METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CLEAN FLUIDIC DEVICES

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Abstract:

A method and system for improving throughput of a fluidic system such as a biopolymer analysis system by cleaning accumulated or clogging biopolymer from the fluidic system is disclosed. The method and system utilize a light energy source to photocleave the biopolymer molecules that may accumulate or aggregate in the fluidic system or clog a passageway. The accumulated biopolymer may be exposed to a light energy source for a sufficient period of time such that the biopolymer molecule is dosed with sufficient energy to photocleave the biopolymer molecules, thereby restoring the efficiency of and flow through the system.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

9 Mar 2022

Issue date:

21 Jul 2022