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Method for separating micro-particles

US6936811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2001
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N30/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for separating particles is disclosed in which the particles are exposed to a moving light intensity pattern which causes the particles to move a different velocities based on the physical properties of the particles. This system and method allows particles of similar size and shape to be separated based on differences in the particles dielectric properties.

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