System and method for ultrasonic measuring of particle properties
US7984642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/044
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for measuring and detecting properties of a variety of particles or cells in suspension. Properties, such as, for example, velocity of particles, concentration and/or size may be measured according to the methods of the invention. Acoustic energy may be introduced to a focal zone and narrow band interrogating signals may be used. The acoustic energy may cause movement or streaming of the fluid or suspension. The acoustic streaming may allow a Doppler effect measurement without any other source of velocity.
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