Optical separator and method for separating particles suspended in a fluid
US8529760B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/0009
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and method of using same, wherein the device includes a collimated light source operable to generate a collimated light source beam, the collimated light source beam comprising a beam cross-section. The device further includes at least one body defining a first channel in a first plane, the first channel comprising a first channel cross-section, the first channel being oriented to receive the collimated light source beam such that the beam cross-section completely overlaps the first channel cross-section. Optionally, the body defines a second channel in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane, wherein the body defines a third channel in a third plane orthogonal to the first plane.
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