Instrument for automated sample preparation by combination homogenization and clarification
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May 8, 2018
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are instruments and methods for performing both sample homogenization and sample clarification by centrifugation with a single instrument without transferring the sample to a new sample container and without removing or repositioning the sample container within the instrument. In some embodiments, the instrument may automatically perform centrifugation after homogenization. In other embodiments, the instrument may perform both homogenization and centrifugation simultaneously.
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MP BIOMEDICALS LLC | SANTA ANA CA |
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B04B Class
- 144 Applications Filed
- 104 Patents Issued To-Date
- 72.23 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Micic, Miodrag | Rancho Santa Margarita, US | 5 | 26 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 26 |
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