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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2005
Michael D Leach, Warsaw, IN (US);
Barry F Hecker, Pierceton, IN (US);
Michael D Leach, Warsaw, IN (US);
Barry F Hecker, Pierceton, IN (US);
Biomet Manufacturing Corp., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site.