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Processing bag for component separator system and method of removing separated components

US7074172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2002
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/3696
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A centrifugal processing bag, system and method for separating the components of a mixed material is presented. The processing bag includes a hub and a first port for receiving the mixed material, where the first port includes an outlet positioned within the processing bag at a perimeter of the bag. The processing bag also including a second port having a second port inlet spaced proximate the hub and away from a central axis of the hub. The second port directs a separated material collected from the second port inlet out of the processing bag.

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