A method for encapsulating active ingredients in liposomes having an active ingredient solution encapsulated with a bilayer composed of two monomolecular layers of amphiphilic compounds comprises: (a) providing the active ingredient solution; (b) providing an emulsion by emulsifying the active ingredient solution in a first liquid in the presence of the amphiphilic compound; (c) providing a liquid phase; (d) contacting the emulsion with the liquid phase to form a phase boundary; and (e) centrifuging the emulsion and the liquid phase that are in contact with one another via the phase boundary, wherein, on passage of the phase boundary, the amphiphilic compound enriched there is added onto the monomolecular inner layer to form a monomolecular outer layer, in order to create the bilayer. The first liquid of the emulsion is chosen such that the solubility of the amphiphilic compound in the first liquid is not more than 110.sup.4 mol/l.

A mixing vessel for centrifugal mixers comprises: a container including an open first end and a closed second end, an inner side wall of the container defining a cavity, wherein a blade stems off, at least partially, from the inner side wall of the container, and at least partially from a bottom wall of the container, a portion of the blade from the inner side wall and a portion of the blade from the bottom wall merging with each other, wherein a plurality of guides stem from an exterior side wall of the container, the plurality of guides being arranged at least fifteen (15) degrees apart and extending around the circumference of the exterior side wall of the container; a container-shaped inner liner configured to slide into the cavity of the container and remain in an engaged position during filling and mixing processes; and a removable cap.

A technique is provided for incorporating pneumatic control in centrifugal microfluidics. The technique involves providing a chip controller that has pressurized fluid supply lines for coupling one or more pressurized chambers of the controller with ports of a microfluidic chip. At least part of the chip controller is mounted to a centrifuge for rotation with the chip. A flow control device is provided in each supply line for selectively controlling the pressurized fluid supply, and is electrically controlled. Bubble mixing, on and off-chip valving, and switching are demonstrated.

A mixing chamber includes a container for receiving a first and a second component; an obstacle structure, which is designed such that, under the effect of a centrifugal force or magnetic force acting on the mixing chamber, it moves through the first and second components in the container and mixes them with each other; and a connection piece, which is connected at one end to the container and at the other end to the obstacle structure.

An ink vial mixing device includes a case which defines a mixing area. The case includes a door that is hingedly coupled to the case for opening and closing the mixing area. A mixing unit is rotatably integrated into the case such that the mixing unit is positioned in the mixing area defined in the case. A plurality of ink vials is provided and each of the plurality of ink vials contains a fluid ink. A plurality of couplers is each attached to the mixing unit and each of the plurality of couplers releasably engages a respective one of the plurality of ink vials. The couplers are radially arranged on the mixing unit such that each of the plurality of ink vials is exposed to centrifugal force when the mixing unit rotates for mixing the fluid ink contained in each of the plurality of ink vials.

An ink vial mixing device includes a case which defines a mixing area. The case includes a door that is hingedly coupled to the case for opening and closing the mixing area. A mixing unit is rotatably integrated into the case such that the mixing unit is positioned in the mixing area defined in the case. A plurality of ink vials is provided and each of the plurality of ink vials contains a fluid ink. A plurality of couplers is each attached to the mixing unit and each of the plurality of couplers releasably engages a respective one of the plurality of ink vials. The couplers are radially arranged on the mixing unit such that each of the plurality of ink vials is exposed to centrifugal force when the mixing unit rotates for mixing the fluid ink contained in each of the plurality of ink vials.

The disclosure provides an apparatus for storing platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The apparatus is configured to reversibly receive a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) container. The apparatus comprises a platform defining at least one recess configured to receive the PRP container therein; and an agitator configured to move the platform, and thereby agitate PRP stored in the PRP container. The agitator is configured to move the platform in a circular motion at a frequency of between 10 and 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM).

The disclosure provides an apparatus for storing platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The apparatus is configured to reversibly receive a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) container. The apparatus comprises a platform defining at least one recess configured to receive the PRP container therein; and an agitator configured to move the platform, and thereby agitate PRP stored in the PRP container. The agitator is configured to move the platform in a circular motion at a frequency of between 10 and 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM).

A method is provided for processing an object with the aid of a planar drive system. The planar drive system comprises at least one stator assembly, each having a plurality of coil groups for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface above the stator assembly, and at least one rotor comprising a plurality of magnet units for generating a rotor magnetic field. The planar drive system further comprises at least one rotational position, where the rotor is rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the stator surface in the rotational position. The rotational position is determined based on a point of contact of four stator assemblies. The method comprises energizing the coil groups in such a way that the rotor moves to the rotational position, energizing the coil groups in such a way that the rotor rotates, and processing of the object with the aid of the rotor rotation.

A method is provided for processing an object with the aid of a planar drive system. The planar drive system comprises at least one stator assembly, each having a plurality of coil groups for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface above the stator assembly, and at least one rotor comprising a plurality of magnet units for generating a rotor magnetic field. The planar drive system further comprises at least one rotational position, where the rotor is rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the stator surface in the rotational position. The rotational position is determined based on a point of contact of four stator assemblies. The method comprises energizing the coil groups in such a way that the rotor moves to the rotational position, energizing the coil groups in such a way that the rotor rotates, and processing of the object with the aid of the rotor rotation.