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Method and apparatus for sorting particles

US8609422B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2013
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A droplet interference system for sorting cells and a method for the same. The droplet interference system including a droplet generating system for producing a droplet which hits a fluid stream causing a selected segment of the fluid stream, and the cells contained therein, to be separated from the fluid stream.

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