Optical detector scatter cap assembly having a removable scatter bar and methods of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9733176
APP PUB NO 20160370294A1
SERIAL NO

15175862

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Aspects of the present disclosure include an optical detector scatter cap assembly. Optical detector scatter cap assemblies according to certain embodiments include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, an orifice at the distal end of the housing, a scatter bar affixed to the housing and extending across the orifice and a cover bar that reversibly mates with the scatter bar. Also provided are systems that include the optical detector scatter cap assemblies, methods of using the systems, e.g., in sample processing, and kits that include component(s) of the optical detector scatter cap assemblies.

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  • BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kersten, Veronica Lauren Seattle, US 3 7
Petersen, Timothy Wayne Seattle, US 11 32

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