Optical cell with disposable fluid cartridge
US9146189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/0846
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical apparatus with a single-use, disposable fluid flow cartridge and cell and associated optical interface is employed in determining characteristics of a fluid and/or suspended materials or cells contained therein which are introduced into the apparatus. The optical interface communicates electromagnetic radiation from an optical instrument through the fluid within the cell and to an appropriate sensor within the optical instrument. The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the fluid is measured by the signal generated by the sensor. Fluid present within the cell may be static or flowing, allowing both discrete sample measurements and monitoring of continuous processes.
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