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Disposable bioreactors and methods for construction and use thereof

US10059914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Distek, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jeff Watkins · Watchung, US
Jeffrey Brinker · Westfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 21, 2014
Grant date	Aug 28, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 2, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N1/00
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one embodiment, a disposable bioreactor including a headplate and a stirrer. The headplate has at least one inlet port aperture and one outlet port aperture formed therein and is adapted to couple sealingly with a bag capable of receiving a culture medium. The stirrer is coupled to and extends from the headplate and is adapted to stir the culture medium when the headplate is coupled to the bag. The bioreactor is adapted to fit within the upper opening of the stand of an existing conventional glass bioreactor, so that the bag is suspended within the vessel.

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