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Optical device and method for multi-angle laser light scatter

US6646742B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2000
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/1413
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an optical system for an apparatus for multi-part differential particle discrimination to facilitate analysis, classification, and sorting of various fluid components for presentation. The optical system is characterized by one or more of the following: a synchronized illumination beam and flow cell conduit, a flow cell arrangement to control back reflection, and light sensor arrangement to particularly gather a specific range of light scatter, such specific range of light scatter directly corresponding to at least one type of particle capable of being identified by the apparatus.

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