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Apparatus, system, and method for collecting a target material

US9956555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2016
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25375
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving target material from a suspension. A system includes a processing vessel, a displacement fluid, and a tube. The tube includes a funnel, a cannula, and a cavity. The cannula allows for fluid communication between the funnel and the cavity, such that the processing vessel is inserted into the cavity, and the cannula extends into the processing vessel.

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