Sequential centrifuge
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Dec 15, 2015
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Jan 6, 2011
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Dec 10, 2008
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Abstract
The invention provides a sequential centrifuge for centrifuging discrete samples. Methods of more efficiently centrifuging discrete samples sequentially are also provided. The apparatus and methods for sequentially centrifuging discrete samples provide improved operating efficiencies over conventional batch centrifuges. Such advantages include reducing dwell time, increasing system throughput, reducing sample processing system footprint, and improving precision of the analytical process. The sequential centrifuge further provides the capability of handling critical samples without compromising the operating efficiencies achieved in centrifuging discrete samples in a sequential manner.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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TRIPATH IMAGING INC | 780 PLANTATION DRIVE BURLINGTON NC 27215 |
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- 2008 Application Filing Year
- B04B Class
- 88 Applications Filed
- 57 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.78 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Carrico, Charles L | Burlington, US | 2 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 3 | |||
Fox, William Alan | Burlington, US | 19 | 112 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 112 |
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