Bead collection device and method
US9625211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J19/0093
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device is provided for separating beads from a carrier fluid, the device comprising: a bead-receiving means for receiving beads dispersed in a carrier fluid, a fluid removal means operable to remove fluid from the bead-receiving means in a first fluid removal zone by the application of reduced pressure, and a bead collection means operable to remove beads from the bead-receiving means in a bead collection zone by the application of reduced pressure, the bead-receiving means being movable so that beads are movable from the first fluid removal zone to the bead collection zone.
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