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Device and method for isolating cell material out of a tissue medium and/or a liquid

  • US 6,358,474 B1
  • Filed: 04/26/2000
  • Issued: 03/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for isolating cell material from at least one of a tissue system or a liquid, comprising:

  • a vessel open at the top into which cell material in the tissue system or in the liquid can be introduced; and

    an isolating device comprising;

    an actuating shaft; and

    a flat isolating disk having grinding elements on an underside of the disk facing the bottom of said vessel;

    having a peripheral edge flush with inner walls of the vessel in a fluid-tight manner; and

    having at least one passage opening covered by a filter membrane, and which can be inserted into said vessel from the top;

    wherein said grinding elements introduce shearing forces into the cell material as said isolating disk rotates.

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