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Methods and device for manipulating objects

US11628438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2018
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/1729
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided for manipulating objects in a cavity including a liquid, the method including providing in at least one region of the cavity objects capable of absorbing light in a given wavelength range, forming an aggregate of the objects by submitting them to an acoustic field, and disrupting the aggregate by submitting the aggregate to a light beam emitting at the given wavelength range. Also provided is a device for manipulating objects.

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