Nozzle assembly for a flow cytometer system and methods of manufacture
US9404846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49401
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a nozzle assembly may include the step of over molding a nozzle housing, or a portion of a nozzle housing, onto at least one nozzle component, such as an injection tube. Nozzle assemblies and flow cytometers incorporating nozzle assemblies may include any combination of straight smooth injection tubes, improved features for securing a nozzle assembly, improved features for debubbling a nozzle assembly, and aggressive orienting geometries. A method of sorting cells may include the step of magnetically coupling a nozzle assembly with a flow cytometer.
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