Patent ID: 9101925
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: A61M,B01D,B01L,B04B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A centrifuge and fluid containing vessel, comprising in combination: a spin axis; a centrifuge vessel adapted to contain a fluid within an outer wall thereof; at least one cradle adapted to support said centrifuge vessel, said cradle spaced from said spin axis; said cradle adapted to spin about said spin axis, wherein said cradle has an upper end which is open and into which said centrifuge vessel is adapted to be removably placed along a cradle center line, said center line of said cradle oriented substantially parallel with said spin axis; said centrifuge vessel having said outer wall surrounding a fluid containing interior space of said vessel; and said vessel including a barrier inside said outer wall, said barrier partially dividing said interior space into two regions and said barrier having a lip, with said two regions connected above said lip and said two regions spaced apart below said lip, wherein said barrier includes a face extending down from said lip on a side of said barrier closest to said spin axis, said face extending at an angle tapering toward said spin axis as said face extends away from said lip.