Fluidic circuits for sample preparation including bio-discs and methods relating thereto
US7390464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/111666
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluidic circuit for receiving a fluid and separating a component of a fluid from the fluid comprises a separation chamber for receiving the fluid, an air chamber in fluid communication with the separation chamber, and a return channel in fluid communication with the separation chamber. In an advantageous embodiment, the fluidic circuit is subjected to a force, such as a centrifugal force, so that substantially all of the component of the fluid is moved to the return channel while substantially all remaining portions of the fluid are moved to the separation chamber.
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