Apparatus and method for separating a composite liquid into at least two components
US7981019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2005/0435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for separating a volume of composite liquid into at least a first component and a second component comprising a centrifuge having a rotor with a turntable for supporting a separation bag; a central compartment for containing satellite bags, and fitted with a support member for supporting at least one satellite bag so that a liquid contained in the supported satellite bag drains from the supported satellite bag into the separation bag under centrifugation forces when the rotor is set in rotation.
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