Separation system and efficient capture of contaminants using magnetic nanoparticles
US7699979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/13
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for the capture, detection, separation, isolation and quantification of contaminants in a starting material. Also disclosed are competitive assay methods for the detection and quantification of contaminants in a starting material. Kits for use with the method are disclosed as well. A system for capturing, separating and/or concentrating contaminants from a material is also presented. The system captures, separates and/or concentrates contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms, and/or larger items, such as insects, from a variety of materials, such as food, and environmental and clinical materials. In general, the system uses a rotating magnetic field to mix the material with magnetic particles to capture the target contaminants, and a fixed magnetic field to separate and concentrate the captured target contaminants.
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