Improved Microfluidic Device Systems (Microchips) for Analytical Tools, presented for Whiteboard2boardroom on August 22, 2017

1. Improved Microfluidic
Device Systems (Microchips)
for Analytical Tools
August 22, 2017
Researchers:
R. Scott Martin, Ph.D.
Asmira Selmovic Alagic
Alicia Johnson Hoover

2. What is the problem?
• Microchips currently
experience many
limitations:
– Dead volume at the fluidic
interconnections
– Misalignment of device
features
– Dilution
– Long analyses time
– Low temporal resolution
– Connection complexity
– Device fragility
– Instability of fluidic
interconnections
Use Saint Louis University’s technology for improved
microfluidic device systems to enable product designers to
construct better analytical instruments.

3. How does product/service solve problem?
• Value proposition in terms of customer desired
outcomes

4. What is the market use?
• The likely end-users or target customers for this technology are analytical
instrument product designers.
• The global microfluidics market is estimated to be roughly $3.65 billion and
expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%
through 2021.
• See potential applications for the technology in the graphic below.

5. What competition exists?
Companies with relevant
technology or products in the
market:

6. What is the status of the intellectual property?
Intellectual property and intangible assets
United States patent application 2015/0001083 A1 filed June 19, 2014

7. What is the stage of development?

8. What is needed for further development?
1. Develop and test laboratory prototypes
integrated with other supporting elements
in a simulated operational environment.
2. Conduct laboratory testing of a prototype
system that is near the desired
configuration in terms of performance,
weight, and volume.

9. Contact
• If you or anyone in your network are
interested in furthering the development
of this technology, contact Jim
Baxendale, Whiteboard2Boardroom,
baxendalej@umkc.edu.