Compact multi-color flow cytometer having compact detection module
US11333597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/06113
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, an apparatus, and a method are provided for a modular flow cytometer with a compact size. In one embodiment, the modular flow cytometry system includes the following: a laser system for emitting laser beams; a flow cell assembly positioned to receive the laser beams at an interrogation region of a fluidics stream where fluoresced cells scatter the laser beams into fluorescent light; a fiber assembly positioned to collect the fluorescent light; and a compact light detection module including a first image array having a transparent block, a plurality of micro-mirrors in a row coupled to a first side of the transparent block, and a plurality of filters in a row coupled to a second side of the transparent block opposite the first side.
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