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Diffusion cell with filter screen

US5296139A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1993
Grant dateMar 22, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2013/003
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A diffusion cell to facilitate the automated removal of test aliquots of liquid from a receptor chamber of the diffusion cell so as to determine percutaneous absorption through a membrane of a donor media from a donor chamber into the receptor chamber of the diffusion cell. There is utilized a sampling port through which the test aliquot is to be removed, the removal being achieved by means of a sample tube. Within the receptor chamber is located a stirring device in the form of a helical coil which is to be rotated to achieve stirring and homogeneous mixing of the liquid within the receptor chamber. Mounted within the coil is a filter screen to prevent particulate matter over a certain size from entering the sample tube and clogging such.

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