Method of separating a selected component from a multiple component material
US8119013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0409
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A separator that uses centrifugation to fractionate a suspension such as blood comprises a separation container and a buoy. The buoy is carried in the separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in a suspension. The guide surface is carried on the buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal.
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