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Centrifuge rotor for separation and processing of complex fluids

US9081022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2012
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/07
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rotor is provided for use in a centrifuge system configured to spin the rotor for separating complex fluids. The rotor includes a housing configured to be secured by the centrifuge system and several chambers formed in the housing. Each chamber includes a first chamber portion having a port formed therein and a second chamber portion in fluid communication with the port of the first chamber portion. The second chamber portion may be disposed generally below the port of the first chamber portion. Other rotor designs and methods for separating complex fluids are further disclosed.

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