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Apparatus for the detection and analysis of particles in fluids

US8961907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2010
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/035
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to apparatus for the detection of particles and for particle analysis. The apparatus comprises a sample holder comprising a base and a projection extending from the base. The base includes a contact region where, in use, the surface of a fluid sample may contact the projection. The surface of at least the contact region of the projection exhibits properties that allow the surface of the contact region to be substantially wetted by a fluid sample when the apparatus is in use so that the fluid sample forms a meniscus having its apex in contact with the contact region of the projection. The invention also relates to methods for using the apparatus.

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