Method and apparatus for sorting particles with electric and magnetic forces
US6540088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y25/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for sorting particles. The apparatus includes a magnet mechanism for separating the particles with a magnetic force. The apparatus includes an electric mechanism for separating particles with an electrical force disposed adjacent to the magnet mechanism. The apparatus includes a mechanism for providing the particles to the magnet mechanism and the electric mechanism. The providing mechanism is engaged with the magnet mechanism and the electric mechanism. A method for sorting particles. The method includes the steps of providing the particles to a magnet mechanism and electric mechanism disposed adjacent to the magnet mechanism. Then there is the step of separating the particles with the magnetic force from the magnet mechanism and the electric force from the electric mechanism.
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