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Apparatus and methods for separating components of particulate suspension

  • US 20020076354A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2001
  • Published: 06/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An optical bio-disc for use in separating components of particulate suspension, comprising:

  • a separation chamber for containing a particulate suspension having a fluid component and a particulate matter component;

    a fluid metering chamber communicating with the separation chamber by a first conduit, the first conduit having an entry point at the separation chamber, the entry point being accessible to the fluid component when the bio-disc is rotated causing separation of the fluid component and the particulate matter component in the separation chamber; and

    a fluid assay chamber communicating with the fluid metering chamber by a second conduit.

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