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Title: Systems and methods for separating particles and/or substances from a sample fluid

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1330678
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Systems and methods for separating particles and/or toxins from a sample fluid. A method according to one embodiment comprises simultaneously passing a sample fluid and a buffer fluid through a chamber such that a fluidic interface is formed between the sample fluid and the buffer fluid as the fluids pass through the chamber, the sample fluid having particles of interest therein; applying a force to the fluids for urging the particles of interest to pass through the interface into the buffer fluid; and substantially separating the buffer fluid from the sample fluid.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
Patent Number(s):
9,480,935
Application Number:
12/024,762
OSTI ID:
1330678
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2008 Feb 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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