Apparatus, system and method for performing automated centrifugal separation
US11027279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K2099/0084
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the micro-fluidic device. The integrated fluidic processing cartridge may include a supernatant chamber the extraction of a supernatant thereto, and a dilutent chamber for diluting a suspension collected in the centrifugation chamber.
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