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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2025
Aridica Corporation, Boulder, CO (US);
Sergey Gershtein, Skillman, NJ (US);
Charles Robertson, Summit, NJ (US);
Chockalingam Palaniappan, Highlands Ranch, CO (US);
Aridica Corporation, Boulder, CO (US);
Abstract
The invention provides cartridges, systems and methods for the separation of a PBMC fraction from a blood sample. The cartridge comprises a valve which is configured to be actuated by physical or magnetic force. The system comprises a rotor for rotating a cartridge and an actuator to operate a valve. A sensor may be provided in the system to provide feedback on the separation of the sample in the cartridge. The method provides for loading a blood sample into a cartridge, rotating the cartridge, and opening or closing a valve on the cartridge. The disclosed cartridges, systems and methods may be used together; however, it is also envisioned that the systems and methods may utilize other cartridges and/or other systems.