Apparatus and method for cell disruption

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9073053
APP PUB NO 20060027686A1
SERIAL NO

11233629

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An apparatus for disrupting cells or viruses comprises a container having a chamber for holding the cells or viruses. The container includes at least one flexible wall defining the chamber. The apparatus also includes a transducer for impacting an external surface of the flexible wall to generate pressure waves in the chamber. The apparatus also includes a pressure source for increasing the pressure in the chamber. The pressurization of the chamber ensures effective coupling between the transducer and the flexible wall. The apparatus may also include beads in the chamber for rupturing the cells or viruses.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Belgrader, Phillip Manteca, US 180 6150
Chang, Ronald Redwood City, US 98 6580
Ching, Jesus Santa Clara, US 74 4938
McMillan, William A Cupertino, US 76 7471
Pourahmadi, Farzad Fremont, US 41 6083
Sakai, Stanley H Cupertino, US 11 1043
Taylor, Michael T Newark, US 24 2513

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