Electromagnetic assemblies for processing fluids
US12397302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/386
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for processing fluids are described. In various aspects, a fluid processing system may include a magnetic assembly that includes a plurality of magnetic structures configured to generate a magnetic field gradient within a fluid container. The magnetic structures may be formed as a plurality of electromagnets configured to be individually actuated by a controller. Each of the electromagnets may generate a magnetic field within the fluid container. The electromagnets may be differentially actuated to create a magnetic field gradient within the fluid container to agitate, mix, or otherwise influence magnetic particles disposed within the fluid container. Activation of the electromagnets of an electromagnetic structure may generate a magnetic field gradient that influences magnetic particles in an x-y direction. In addition, activation of the electromagnets of a plurality of electromagnetic structures may generate magnetic field gradients that influences magnetic particles in an x-y direction and z-direction.
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