Disposable separator/concentrator device and method of use
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United States of America Patent
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Dec 1, 2015
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May 10, 2012
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Apr 30, 2010
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May 1, 2009
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber (101) and a second chamber (103) connected by a first valve (111), whereby operation of the first valve controls the material transfer from the first chamber to the second chamber. In some embodiments, valve operation can be manually, semi-manually or automatically. Other aspects of the invention relate to single- or multi-chambered separation/concentrator devices, and methods and systems for use. Other aspects of the invention relate to devices for operation of the valves, e.g., semi-manual actuation devices, and automatic inertial activation devices and mechanical actuation devices present in purpose-built centrifuges.
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- 2010 Application Filing Year
- B04B Class
- 72 Applications Filed
- 59 Patents Issued To-Date
- 81.95 % Issued To-Date
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- 9 Citation Count
- B04B Class
- 10.26 % this patent is cited more than
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