Biosensor Mounting Consumable with Fluid Reservoir
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current biosensor carriers do not allow for individual access and handling by machines or humans, are difficult to manufacture, and lack scalability, making them unsuitable for automated systems and easy use in fluid handling and optical measurements.
Innovation Solution
A consumable system comprising a cap seal, biosensor, bonding element, and base with adhesive properties, allowing for secure mounting and fluid exchange through a fluidic access port and reservoir, enabling easy handling and integration with automated systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional carriers are used to mount biosensors, then the biosensors are protected, but the carriers do not allow individual access and handling by machines or humans
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier is divided into individual well structures, each capable of holding a single biosensor. This segmentation allows each biosensor to be individually accessed and handled while maintaining the protective carrier structure. The modular well design enables independent manipulation of each biosensor without affecting others.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional carriers are used to mount biosensors, then the biosensors are protected, but the carriers are difficult to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier structure serves multiple functions: it protects biosensors, enables individual access, provides alignment features, and facilitates automated handling. By integrating these functions into a single molded structure, the design simplifies manufacturing while maintaining complexity of functionality. The universal design can be produced using standard injection molding techniques.
3Ease of operation
If traditional carriers are used to mount biosensors, then the biosensors are protected, but the carriers do not allow singulated system where individual biosensors may be easily mounted or removed
Solution Approach 1:
The biosensor can be individually extracted from the carrier well when needed, while the carrier structure remains intact to protect other biosensors. The well design allows for clean separation and removal of individual biosensors without compromising the integrity of the carrier or other mounted biosensors, enabling singulated handling systems.
4Ease of operation
If traditional carriers are used to mount biosensors, then the biosensors are protected, but repeated access to the biosensors inside the carrier destroys the integrity of the carrier
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier design incorporates dynamic access mechanisms where individual wells can be opened or accessed repeatedly without compromising the overall carrier structure. The modular well design allows for repeated manipulation and access to individual biosensors while the carrier maintains its structural integrity and protective function throughout multiple access cycles.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system facilitates secure mounting, fluid handling, and optical measurement of biosensors, enhancing ease of use and compatibility with automated systems while maintaining the integrity of the biosensors and simplifying manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
The bonding element may have a top surface and a bottom surface. One or both surfaces of the bonding element may be adhesive.
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AI summary
A system and method for controlled fluid handling and processing of singulated biosensors. The system includes a consumable for mounting and protecting biosensors.