Methods for aligning a light source with a flow stream and systems thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10161848
APP PUB NO 20160169787A1
SERIAL NO

14947984

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Aspects of the present disclosure include methods and systems for assessing alignment of a light source with a flow stream. Methods according to certain embodiments include detecting first and second light signals along a vertical axis of the a light irradiated flow stream and calculating a differential signal amplitude between the first light signal and second light signal to assess the alignment of the light source with the flow stream. Systems for practicing the subject methods are also described.

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  • BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

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Crow, Matthew J Shoreline, US 2 5
Petersen, Timothy Wayne Seattle, US 11 32
Riekstins, Valdis J Woodinville, US 1 2

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