Method and apparatus for headspace control in acoustic processing of samples

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9790485
APP PUB NO 20150166979A1
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14634042

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Method and apparatus for controlling acoustic treatment of a sample including a liquid. A processing volume in which the sample is acoustically treated may be controlled, e.g., by positioning a suitable element so as to reduce and/or eliminate a headspace size at a sample/gas interface. An interaction between the acoustic energy and the sample may be controlled, e.g., by using a headspace control element positioned at least partially in the sample that helps to reduce splashing or other sample ejection that would otherwise occur.

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  • COVARIS, INC.

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Laugharn,, Jr James A Winchester, US 62 474

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