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Nozzle assembly and methods for use

US11291646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2016
Grant dateApr 5, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D2401/90
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus and methods of use for isolating particles. An example apparatus includes (a) a vessel defining a pressurizable chamber, wherein the vessel includes a distal end and a proximal end, (b) an inlet of the pressurizable chamber at the proximal end of the vessel, (c) a nozzle positioned within the pressurizable chamber, wherein the nozzle includes an inlet tube in fluid communication with the inlet of the pressurizable chamber, wherein the nozzle includes an outlet aperture, wherein the nozzle is adjustable to alter a distance between the proximal end of the vessel and the outlet aperture of the nozzle, and wherein the nozzle is adjustable to alter an angle between a longitudinal axis of the vessel and a longitudinal axis of the nozzle, and (d) an outlet of the pressurizable chamber at the distal end of the vessel.

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