ACOUSTOPHORESIS DEVICE WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS

摘要

An acoustophoresis device made up of modular components is disclosed. Several modules are disclosed herein, including ultrasonic transducer modules, input/output modules, collection well modules, and various connector modules. These permit different systems to be constructed that have appropriate fluid dynamics for separation of particles, such as biological cells, from a fluid.

主权项

1. A modular acoustophoresis device, comprising:
(A) An ultrasonic transducer module comprising:
(i) a housing defining a primary flow channel between a first end and a second end of the housing;(ii) at least one ultrasonic transducer at one side of the primary flow channel;(iii) at least one reflector at another side of the primary flow channel opposite the at least one ultrasonic transducer;(iv) a first attachment member at the first end of the housing; and(v) a second attachment member at the second end of the housing; wherein the first and second attachment members of the ultrasonic transducer module are adapted to cooperatively engage with or fit with other associated modules of the acoustophoresis device.