Vessel for processing a biopharmaceutical product including protection means
US10005052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A processing receptacle for a biopharmaceutical product includes a pocket configured to accommodate the biopharmaceutical product that can assume a flat-folded state, an expanded state, or any intermediate state in between, a processing element having an active inner portion, a rigid protective chamber to protect the processing element, and at least one opening for introducing the product into the receptacle and/or for draining the contents from the receptacle. A portion of the protective chamber is rigidly attached to a portion of the pocket and movement of the pocket up or down brings about movement of the protective chamber; the processing element and the protective chamber are arranged to be independent from one another relative to their movements. The protective chamber has a variable height that automatically adapts to accommodate the flat-folded, expanded, or intermediate state of the pocket, and in each state of the pocket, the processing element is offset from the side walls and the upper end portion of the pocket, while being adjacent to the lower end portion. A device having such a processing receptacle and a method for processing a biopharmaceutical product utilizing su…
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