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Fluids concentration cup assembly with hourglass shape

US9168528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2014
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0694
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A biological fluid collection cup for use with a centrifuge bucket to separate a biological fluid into its component parts is disclosed. It includes an hourglass shape with a large upper and lower portion and a narrow middle portion. A piston is to slide into and slideably be received in the lower portion and a side port is provided for withdrawal of a fluid from the narrow portion.

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