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Centrifugally separating samples in a container having a seal and containing a plunger for opening the seal

US11325117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2018
Grant dateMay 10, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/4083
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.

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