Smart flow cytometers with self monitoring fluidics
US12366516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1438
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A smart flow cytometer is disclosed including a plurality of tanks holding fluids for operation of a flow cytometer; a plurality of level sensors respectively coupled to the plurality of tanks; a plurality of valves coupled to one or more tubes for operation of the flow cytometer; one or more flow sensors coupled to the one or more tubes for monitoring flow rates; and a microcontroller coupled to the plurality of level sensors and the one or more flow sensors. The microcontroller constantly monitors fluid levels of the plurality of tanks to detect when to refill a fluid in a first tank before the first tank is completely empty and to detect when to empty a second tank before the second tank becomes completely filled with a waste fluid.
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