A centrifuge system with an externally positioned sensor assembly for detecting the separation of components in a fluid sample, such as platelets in a blood sample. The system includes a centrifuge with a drive portion and a rotor portion with a sample reservoir or centrifuge bag for receiving and containing...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6951612?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6951612 - Blood centrifuge having overhanging disposable blood container