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Apparatus and method for controlling sonic treatment

  • US 6,719,449 B1
  • Filed: 04/27/2001
  • Issued: 04/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for processing a sample using sonic energy, the apparatus comprising:

  • a sonic energy source for emitting sonic energy wherein the energy source generates a wavetrain substantially converging in a focal zone having a diameter less than about 2 cm;

    a medium for coupling the wavetrain to the sample;

    a reaction vessel for holding the sample and preventing the sample from contacting the medium, the reaction vessel disposed in a predetermined location relative to the sonic energy source;

    a processor for controlling at least one of the sonic energy source and the location of the vessel relative to the focal zone according to a predetermined methodology, such that the sample is selectively exposed to sonic energy to produce a desired result.

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