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Disposable fluid path systems and methods for processing complex biological materials

US8512566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Weston Blaine Griffin · Niskayuna, US
Jaydeep Roy · Saratoga Springs, US
Eric Douglas Williams · Schenectady, US
Philip Alexander Shoemaker · Scotia, US
James Mitchell White · Niskayuna, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2009
Grant date	Aug 20, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D21/34
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a disposable fluid path for processing complex materials. The disposable fluid path comprises a gravity assisted disposable system for separating a biological sample into two or more distinct submaterials through sedimentation. The fluid path is comprised of a sample delivery conduit and bag-set wherein the bag set comprising a tubing assembly, a separation assembly, and a filter assembly. Methods of using the system are also disclosed.

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