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Cytometer

US7372566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Filing dateOct 25, 2002
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/1477
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flow cytometer capable of forming a drop containing two or more particles comprising: (a) means (38) for moving particles in a liquid flow stream (35); (b) detector or analyser means (46A, 46B) adapted to detect or analyse particles in the flow stream; (c) waste route (39) disposed down stream from the detector or analyser means for receiving waste liquid; (d) collection route (41) disposed downstream from the detector or analyser means for receiving collection liquid containing desired particles; (e) drop forming means for dispensing a drop containing two or more particles from the collection route; and (f) controlling means (42) for directing the liquid stream to the waste route or to the collection route.

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