Therapeutic cell washing, concentration, and separation utilizing acoustophoresis
US10640760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N1/02
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Multi-stage acoustophoretic devices for continuously separating a second fluid or a particulate from a host fluid are disclosed. Methods of operating the multi-stage acoustophoretic devices are also disclosed. The systems may include multiple acoustophoretic devices fluidly connected to one another in series, each acoustophoretic device comprising a flow chamber, an ultrasonic transducer capable of creating a multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave, and a reflector. The systems can further include pumps and flowmeters.
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