A valve bridge portion, in which four valves A to D are connected in a bridge shape, is interposed between sample lines to a rotor of a continuous centrifuge. A microcomputer is able to open and close the valves A to D independently and is capable of switching between top feed and bottom feed to the sample line. When sample supply is started, switching between the top feed and the bottom feed is performed multiple times, and in the middle of switching and sending a sample liquid, the microcomputer executes an operation of temporarily increasing a liquid pressure multiple times by temporarily closing an outlet valve (C or D) and then immediately opening the valve. As a result of repeating the operation of switching between the said sample feed directions and temporarily increasing the liquid pressure, air that accumulates inside the rotor can be effectively discharged.

A separator includes a frame and a separator insert exchangeably disposed on the frame. The separator insert is designed to separate a flowable suspension into at least two flowable phases of different density in a centrifugal field and forms a preassembled, exchangeable unit for inserting into stator units on the frame of the separator. Mutually spaced holders having stator units of the bearing devices are formed on the frame, between which holders the housing of the separator insert is non-rotatably retained such that the rotor with the drum remains rotatable. The relative position of the holders can be changed such that the separator insert can be exchanged. The housing and the holders have corresponding interlocking elements in order to non-rotatably retain the housing at the holders.

A separator insert for a separator includes a housing that is stationary during operation and is a container that is closed apart from multiple openings. These openings include a supply opening for an in-flowing suspension in a first axial boundary wall of the housing, two outlets for flowable phases of differing densities in an outer casing of the housing, and a recirculation inlet in a second axial boundary wall of the housing. A rotor within the housing can rotate about an axis of rotation and has a drum, which has multiple openings. A separator is arranged in the drum. At least two rotor units for magnetic bearing units are arranged at two axially spaced-apart points on the rotor with the drum, with which the rotor with the drum can be held in a suspended state, can be rotationally mounted and can be made to rotate within the housing during operation.

The present invention relates to a fluid treatment chamber with a self-cleaning rotary sight window. The proposed rotary sight window includes a stationary frame (10); a transparent stationary panel (11) attached to the stationary frame by a leak-tight joint (41); a rotary frame (20) connected to the stationary frame (10) by a rotary joint (40); a transparent rotary panel (21) attached to the rotary frame (20) by a joint, the transparent rotary panel (21) being arranged opposite and spaced apart from the transparent stationary panel (11) by an intermediate chamber (1); and a motor (30) connected to the transparent rotary panel (21) or to the rotary frame (20), wherein the joint between the transparent rotary panel (21) and the rotary frame (20) is an interference joint (43) attached by a dimensional interference fit.

The present invention relates to a fluid treatment chamber with a self-cleaning rotary sight window. The proposed rotary sight window includes a stationary frame (10); a transparent stationary panel (11) attached to the stationary frame by a leak-tight joint (41); a rotary frame (20) connected to the stationary frame (10) by a rotary joint (40); a transparent rotary panel (21) attached to the rotary frame (20) by a joint, the transparent rotary panel (21) being arranged opposite and spaced apart from the transparent stationary panel (11) by an intermediate chamber (1); and a motor (30) connected to the transparent rotary panel (21) or to the rotary frame (20), wherein the joint between the transparent rotary panel (21) and the rotary frame (20) is an interference joint (43) attached by a dimensional interference fit.

A portable centrifuge comprising a base, which includes a rotational mechanism contained within. A sequester wheel having a plurality of concentric rings, forming at least one channel and a central container. The at least one channel comprising a second volume and the central container comprising a first volume. A first cover is disposed over the sequester wheel to create a seal. A second cover is disposed over the first cover and is rotatable to engage with the rotational mechanism to initiate rotation at a predetermined RPM. The whole blood, tissue or other cell types are separated into its constituent components and deposited into the at least one channel and the central container. Specific volumes of the constituent components, tissue and/or cell types may be calculated to match or substantially match the first and second volumes for predetermined volume control and ease of access.

A portable centrifuge comprising a base, which includes a rotational mechanism contained within. A sequester wheel having a plurality of concentric rings, forming at least one channel and a central container. The at least one channel comprising a second volume and the central container comprising a first volume. A first cover is disposed over the sequester wheel to create a seal. A second cover is disposed over the first cover and is rotatable to engage with the rotational mechanism to initiate rotation at a predetermined RPM. The whole blood, tissue or other cell types are separated into its constituent components and deposited into the at least one channel and the central container. Specific volumes of the constituent components, tissue and/or cell types may be calculated to match or substantially match the first and second volumes for predetermined volume control and ease of access.

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to sample preparation and shipping technologies in a single shippable container. The shipping container contains a single use centrifuge. The centrifuge can be temperature controlled and meets all standards and regulations for the shipping and transport of biological specimens.

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to sample preparation and shipping technologies in a single shippable container. The shipping container contains a single use centrifuge. The centrifuge can be temperature controlled and meets all standards and regulations for the shipping and transport of biological specimens.

A chamber for centrifugal separation includes a chamber body having an upper opening and a lower opening opposite to the upper opening, an upper cover having an upper injection port and mounted on a chamber main body to cover the upper opening, a lower cover having a lower injection port and mounted on the chamber body to cover the lower opening, a receiving space provided in the chamber main body, and including a first receiving part communicating with the lower injection port and an extracting part extending upward from the first receiving part and having a section area smaller than a sectional area of the first receiving part, and a remaining liquid receiving space provided in the chamber main body to receive a material flowing over the receiving space, as the material is injected into the receiving space from the lower injection port.