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Apparatus and method for fractionating liquids charged with particles

US8734731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2006
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/405
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a device and a method for fractionating particle-containing liquids. The device comprises at least one separation apparatus and at least one collection apparatus. The collection apparatus has at least two containers and the outlet of the at least one separation apparatus opens into a distribution system that has a repositionable outlet that can be oriented selectively toward the input opening of the containers. The distribution system adds the liquid to the at least two containers of the collection device in a controlled manner as a function of event or time.

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