University of Washington, UW Tech Transfer - Invention Licensing Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130003049 | DYNAMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PARTICLES WITH FLOW CYTOMETRY - Flow cytometry concepts are modified to enable dynamic characterizations of particles to be obtained using optical scattering data. Particles in flow will be introduced into a sample volume. Light scattered by a particle in the sample volume is collected and analyzed. What differentiates the concepts disclosed herein from conventional flow cytometry is the use of an acoustic source that is disposed to direct acoustic energy into the sample volume. As the particle passes through the sample volume, it responds to the acoustic energy, causing changes in the light scattered by the particle. Those changes, which arc not measured during conventional flow cytometry, can be analyzed to determine additional physical properties of the particle. | 01-03-2013 |
20080248499 | Methods and Apparatus for the Isolation and Enrichment of Circulating Tumor Cells - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for concentrating and isolating Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) from body fluids. One embodiment of the present invention includes a micro-fabricated or nano-fabricated device having channels configured for separating and excluding. Embodiments in accordance with the present invention utilize features that reduce the hydrodynamic pressure experienced by the cells during the separation, isolation and concentration processes, and therefore reduce the likelihood of cell lysis or other damage to the cells. | 10-09-2008 |