Apparatus and method for particle separation in a closed field

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5672481
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08052784

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A particle separator is provided for collection and manipulation of target particles, e.g., target cells, in a closed sterile field condition. In one embodiment, closed sterile field conditions are maintained from separation through concentration and/or cryo treatment steps and/or transfusion. Preservation of closed sterile field condition are accommodated by using the same integrally coupled rigid-walled vessel for collection and concentration and transfer via integrally coupled conduits to a vessel for cryopreservation and/or transfusion. In one embodiment, a plurality of valves are responsive to a data processor for controlling the path of fluid flow through the particle separator. A plurality of sensors are provided for providing sensor signals indicative of fluid flowing through the cell separator. A peristaltic pump is responsive to the microprocessor assembly for controlling the speed and direction of fluid flow through the system. A stir plate assembly is responsive to a signal from the data processor for controllably agitating the contents of the cell separator.

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NEXELL THERAPEUTICS INC9 PARKER IRVINE CA 92718

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Corpuz, Stanley Kirkland, WA 1 43
Heimfeld, Shelly Woodinville, WA 3 322
Maloney, Patrick M Bothell, WA 10 468
Mill, Fred Bothell, WA 3 179
Minshall, Billy W Mill Creek, WA 6 605
Peterson, Eric Seattle, WA 143 1900
Thompson, Penny Snohomish, WA 10 277

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