Object separation device using optical method
US7511263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N15/1434
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for separation of particles with different sizes. The method introduces radiation in a waveguide, coupled to a second guide in a coupling area, the radiation entraining all particles towards the coupling area, and separates the particles as they pass into the coupling area.
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