Sample delivery module for particle acceleration apparatus
US6053889A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/2053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sample delivery module for use in conjunction with a particle acceleration apparatus includes a fitting for connecting the sample delivery module to the apparatus. The sample delivery module provides a particle acceleration path which includes a portion adapted to receive a sample of particles coated with a biological material, a particle acceleration chamber coaxial with, and in fluid communication, with the cartridge chamber, and a substantially conical exit nozzle coaxial with and in fluid communication with the particle acceleration chamber. In use, a gas stream causes sample particles to be entrained therein and accelerated through the particle acceleration chamber and the exit nozzle toward a target.
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