A micromachined coupler for coupling a capillary having a first size to an orifice having a shape and a second size, has a body which has a shape conforming the shape of the cavity into which the body must fit. A through hole is defined through the body. The through hole has a size conforming to the...http://www.google.de/patents/US6672629?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6672629 - Micromachined fluidic coupler and method of making the same