Method and system for partially or fully automated buoyancy-assisted separation
US12099050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00465
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for partially or fully automated, buoyancy-assisted separation includes and/or interfaces with an automated instrument. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include and/or interface with any or all of: a set of buoyant particles, a set of containers (individually and/or collectively equivalently referred to herein as a consumable), a 1st container management subsystem, a 2nd container management subsystem, a user interface subsystem, and/or any other components. A method for partially or fully automated, buoyancy-assisted separation includes manipulating the set of containers and/or processing the set of materials at a 1st container management subsystem; and manipulating the set of containers and/or processing the set of materials at a 2nd container management subsystem.
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