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Flow cytometer nozzle tip

US9222872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2013
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N15/149
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A nozzle tip formed from a cylindrical body defining a longitudinal axis and a frustoconical body adjoining the cylindrical body on the longitudinal axis. The cylindrical body may be in fluid communication with the frustoconical body. The frustoconical body may end in a flat surface with a nozzle exit orifice which is transverse to the longitudinal axis. There may be a cutout at the edge of the frustoconical body and the flat surface. The flow cytometer system may also include a source of electromagnetic radiation for producing a beam incident upon the fluid stream and the particles and a detector for detecting light emitted or reflected from the particles within the fluid stream in response to the beam.

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